Financial Strategist

Financial Manager at Cosmofeed

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Manager to join our team at Cosmofeed. As a Financial Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cashflow statements. Additionally, you will be responsible for innovating and designing dynamic business dashboards to unveil key insights that drive growth. You will build and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lending partners, and auditors. You will ensure meticulous compliance with financial and tax reporting, leaving no room for error. You will also be responsible for investor relations and fundraising compliance. Finally, you will prepare monthly MIS for Board and shareholder discussions.

Responsibilities:

1. **Operational Excellence**:

* Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.
* Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cashflow statements.
* Innovate by designing and setting up dynamic business dashboards, unveiling key insights to drive growth.
* Build and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lending partners, and auditors.
* Ensure meticulous compliance with financial and tax reporting, leaving no room for error.
* Investor relations and fundraising compliance.
* Preparing monthly MIS for Board and shareholder discussions

2. **Strategic Initiatives**:

* Harness your financial acumen to conduct regular analysis, unearthing trends, opportunities, and risks.
* Lead the annual business plan creation and monitor operational performance against targets.
* Collaborate with department heads to establish budgets and controls that drive efficiency.

3. **Compliance and Governance**:

* Establish and uphold financial policies and procedures that align with industry standards and regulations.
* Ensure seamless statutory compliances and payments, from TDS to GST and Income Tax.
* Expertly handle audits and secretarial processes, showcasing your organizational finesse.

4. **Leadership and Team Empowerment**:

* Captain the finance and accounting team, orchestrating their growth through recruitment, training, and performance management.
* Serve as a beacon of financial expertise, guiding your team with clarity and purpose.

Qualifications:

* Qualified Chartered Accountant with proven track record of success.
* Prior experience in funded startups (especially fintech) will be a strong advantage.
* A strategic mindset that thrives on identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and driving growth.
* Proficiency in financial analysis and interpretation, translating data into actionable insights.
* Exceptional leadership skills, enabling you to inspire, guide, and manage your team.
* Adept at navigating complexities, whether they're financial regulations or investor relations.

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