Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Role Summary:

Were hiring a Finance Controller to lead our financial operations and strategy. This role is ideal for someone who can combine deep financial expertise with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in a startup environment. This role demands a strong financial leader who can bring strategic insights, ensure robust compliance, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

- Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
- Provide strategic financial insights to support business expansion, product launches, and investment decisions.
- Partner with the leadership team to evaluate new business opportunities and optimize profitability.

Accounting & Compliance

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with Ind AS, GAAP, or IFRS standards.
- Oversee all statutory compliance requirements, including direct and indirect taxes, GST, and regulatory filings.
- Manage both internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial regulations.

Operational Finance

- Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations to ensure financial health and sustainability.
- Streamline and enhance financial processes and controls to support business scalability.
- Implement and optimize ERP and FP&A tools to improve financial data visibility and decision-making.

Team Leadership

- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a fast-paced startup environment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, R&D, sales, and operations teams to ensure financial alignment across the business.
- Act as a finance business partner to other departments, contributing to strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Key Requirements

- The candidate must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong foundation in accounting and financial management.
- Should possess 710 years of progressive experience in finance, including at least a few years in a leadership role.
- Industry experience in retail or a fast-paced, operationally intensive sector is preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in key finance areas including:
- Accounting and compliance, with a solid understanding of statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Financial planning and modeling, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy.
- Treasury and working capital management, ensuring efficient fund utilization and liquidity control.
- Internal controls and risk mitigation, with the ability to design and implement control frameworks.
- Audit management, overseeing both internal and external audits and ensuring smooth audit cycles.

Skills & Competencies

- Strategic and analytical thinking: The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think critically and strategically, identifying opportunities and risks while supporting long-term financial planning and growth.
- Leadership and team-building abilities: Proven experience in leading and mentoring a high-performing finance team, with the ability to foster collaboration and drive results.
- Strong ethics and attention to detail: A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ensuring financial transparency, and having meticulous attention to detail in all financial processes.
- Tech-savvy: Proficiency with ERP systems and financial tools is essential to drive efficiency and enhance decision-making through technology.
- Agile, adaptable, and collaborative mindset: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment while remaining flexible and working effectively with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Objectives to drive

- Focus on strengthening financial reporting and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Work towards improving the accuracy of forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Optimize cash flow management and working capital efficiency.
- Enhance the effectiveness of financial operations and internal controls.
- Actively support strategic growth initiatives through data-driven financial insights.

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to build and scale the finance function
- Direct impact on strategic decision-making
- High-growth environment with strong leadership exposure
- Supportive and inclusive work culture

Interview Process

1st Round - (60 mins - Virtual)

2nd Round - (60 mins - In person)

Final Round - (60 mins - In person)

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