Head of Finance

3 days ago

Mangalore, Karnataka, India Antares Ventures Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 60,00,000 per year

Antares Ventures is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance for one of our high growth portfolio company in Green Hydrogen Manufacturing industry to lead its financial planning, reporting, and operational finance functions.

This role will play a critical part in driving financial performance, ensuring fiscal discipline, supporting strategic initiatives, and enabling data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced hydrogen startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Management

  • Lead the development and implementation of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
  • Deliver timely and insightful financial reports and dashboards to the senior leadership team.
    • Monitor financial performance against targets, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

Operational Finance & Profitability

  • Calculate and monitor product-level profitability to support pricing and margin decisions.
  • Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to optimize cost structures and operational spending.
  • Implement cost management frameworks and margin optimization strategies across business functions.

Cash Flow & Capital Management

  • Manage working capital and cash flow forecasting to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and growth.
  • Optimize capital allocation in alignment with company strategy and investor expectations.
  • Lead financial risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Pricing Strategy & Financial Modeling

  • Support pricing decisions with robust financial modeling and market analysis.
  • Regularly assess and refine pricing strategies to remain competitive while ensuring healthy margins.
  • Analyze unit economics and cost drivers to support strategic pricing initiatives.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

  • Act as a finance business partner to leadership, providing financial insights to guide key business decisions.
  • Participate in strategic planning discussions and evaluate financial implications of new projects or market entry.
  • Support funding, investor reporting, and external stakeholder communications as needed.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

  • Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
  • Implement financial policies and procedures that align with best practices and support scalable growth.
  • Oversee financial systems and tools, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and develop junior finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and clear communication within the finance function and with other teams.

What you will need to successful

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in financial management, ideally in high growth startups, clean energy, or industrial sectors.
  • Strong understanding of cost modeling, unit economics, and capital management.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading financial planning, reporting, and operational finance initiatives.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with financial software, ERP systems, and supply chain management tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

  • Proven track record in leading process improvements and implementing effective financial controls.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence senior management and drive cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

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