Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Mumbai

Industry: Business of Sport & Sports Management Education

Experience Required: Minimum 10 years

Reporting to: Founder & CEO

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About the Company

We are a fast-growing, 5-year-old private company engaged in the business of commercially managing or owning sports leagues, providing sports management education, gaming-based skilling programme & digital youth health. Backed by reputed investors, we are building India's leading platform for professional education and services in the sports industry. With a mix of academic excellence, industry engagement, we are entering a phase of scale, partnerships, and strategic growth.

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Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the company's financial strategy, governance, and long-term sustainability. The role will focus on managing investor relations, setting up robust MIS systems, enabling growth through joint ventures (JVs) and partnerships, and ensuring financial discipline as we scale.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

o Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.

o Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making by the CEO and Board.

o Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and capital allocation.

Financial Operations & MIS

o Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

o Set up and manage comprehensive Management Information Systems (MIS) for real-time

business insights.

o Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

o Ensure adherence to statutory, tax, and audit requirements.

Investor and Stakeholder Management

o Manage relationships with existing investors and potential funding partners.

o Prepare and present investor reports, board packs, and fundraising documentation.

o Support due diligence, valuation, and compliance during funding rounds.

Joint Ventures & Growth Initiatives

o Lead financial evaluation and structuring of joint ventures, partnerships, and new business

models.

o Support business development with financial feasibility, risk assessment, and ROI analysis.

o Negotiate and execute strategic agreements from a financial standpoint.

Governance & Risk

o Ensure strong governance, risk management, and corporate compliance frameworks.

o Liaise with legal, compliance, and company secretarial teams as required.

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Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 2–3 years in a senior

finance leadership role.

• Industry: Experience in education, sports, media, startups, or consumer-focused sectors

preferred.

• Education: CA or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• Skills:

o Strong command of financial systems, MIS tools, and performance dashboards.

o Demonstrated ability to work with investors, boards, and cross-functional teams.

o Experience in managing scale-up phases, JVs, and external partnerships.

o Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.

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Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a mission-driven, investor-backed company in a high-growth sector.
• Work closely with passionate leaders from sports, education, and sports ecosystems.
• Be part of a dynamic culture that values innovation, agility, and impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,500, ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person