Senior Finance Manager

We are seeking a
strategic and hands-on Finance Leader
to take complete ownership of the organization's finance function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a
fast-paced startup or health tech environment
, can operate as an
individual contributor
, and has the vision and drive to
build, streamline, and shape financial systems and processes
from the ground up.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in finance leadership, compliance, and governance, combined with the agility to execute and implement processes independently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Finance Leadership & Strategy

• Establish and lead the Finance function end-to-end — from accounting, reporting, and compliance to strategic financial planning.
• Partner with founders and leadership to define financial strategy, budgets, and growth plans aligned with business objectives.
• Create and implement robust SOPs, internal controls, and governance frameworks to build financial discipline and transparency.
• Drive financial efficiency and accuracy across all processes, simplifying and digitizing wherever possible.

2. Due Diligence & Investor Support

• Lead comprehensive financial due diligence for fundraising and investor discussions (Seed, Series A & B).
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial information shared with investors and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior management to support fundraising, valuations, and financial modeling.

3. Audit, Compliance & Regulatory

• Oversee statutory and internal audits, ensuring compliance with all financial and regulatory standards (FY 2017–2024 experience preferred).
• Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, and RBI filings, including DNBS02, DNBS04A/B, and DNBS10 returns, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle statutory audits, tax assessments, and regulatory scrutiny with precision and compliance confidence.

4. Financial Planning & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Build and maintain MIS dashboards for leadership decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze key financial indicators (Net Owned Funds, Net Worth, CRAR, GNPA, NPA, etc.) to drive data-led business insights.

5. Accounting, Payroll & Operations Management

• Independently manage accounting, receivables, payables, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely closing of books.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing
  , including salary computation, statutory deductions (PF, PT, ESIC, TDS), and timely disbursal of employee salaries.
• Coordinate with HR and external vendors to ensure 100% statutory compliance in payroll filings and employee reimbursements.
• Develop accounting processes for new products or business models as the company scales.
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and fund management through structured planning and controls.

6. Regulatory Filings & RBI Returns

• Prepare and submit key RBI regulatory returns including DNBS02 (Important Financial Parameters), DNBS04A (Short-Term Dynamic Liquidity), DNBS04B (Structural Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity), and DNBS10 (Statutory Auditor Certificate).
• Ensure timely and compliant submissions as per NBFC and RBI requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
  Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) preferred.
• Experience:
  Minimum
  8 years of total experience
  , with at least
  3 years leading or independently managing the finance function
  .
• Prior experience in
  startups or the health tech sector
  will be a
  strong advantage
  .
• Demonstrated ability to build finance operations from scratch, create SOPs, and drive process simplification and automation.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong understanding of MIS, audits, due diligence, and financial reporting.
• Deep knowledge of compliance, governance, payroll, and statutory frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a "get-things-done" attitude and ability to work independently.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on approach — capable of managing execution while setting strategic direction.

Why Join Us:

This is a high-impact leadership role
for someone who wants to build, own, and shape the Finance function in a rapidly growing organization. You'll have the autonomy to define systems, influence decision-making, and directly contribute to business success. Experience in
startups or health tech
will help you thrive in our fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.