Deputy Finance Manager

HyperVerge is a deep tech AI company that provides identity verification solutions for companies in the BFSI, Crypto, Ed-tech, Telecom etc spaces. Our home grown AI powers large enterprises like Jio, SBI, Bajaj Finserv, etc, and startups like Cred, MPL, MoneyTap, ZestMoney, Kissht, etc. Our system has powered 600 million+ AI based automated ID checks so far. Our market leading Face Recognition AI technology is ranked among the top few globally and certified by the top standards like NIST and IBeta.

What do we do?

• If you meet someone online, verifying ‘who they say they are’ is a hard problem: From the Nigerian prince scams to email-imposters who claim to be company’s CEO - the problem is ever evolving and growing along with internet’s growth
• While most of us want to open bank accounts, get a sim card, or apply for a loan online - this convenience to users like us, comes at the cost of fraud attacks for these businesses
• Thus, building the identity infrastructure, for Internet scale is indeed a critical step to empower new-age businesses to grow
• While we’ve solved this challenge really well & validated the identities of 600 million customers until date, the landscape of frauds keep evolving
• How do we keep our products nimble, yet sophisticated to respond to emerging fraud patterns, all the while keeping the experience of end-user delightful - is a peek into the challenges we solve for
• Sitting in the intersection of AI, User experience, and evolving fraud patterns, building products to impact millions of customers across the world, is an exciting challenge to tackle!

Role Overview:

This is a high-impact role with end-to-end ownership across FP&A, Business Finance, Internal Controls, Compliance, Reporting, and Taxation. You’ll work closely with leadership, drive strategic initiatives, and shape a robust finance function for scale.

1. Financial Planning and Budgeting:

• Lead quarterly and annual budgeting across all functions, aligning with company growth and margin goals
• Build robust forecasting models for revenue, costs, and cash runway
• Track key SaaS metrics—LTV, CAC, NRR, payback period, contribution margins, ROI on marketing spends etc
• Drive variance analysis, scenario planning, and cost-benefit assessments for strategic decisions
• Support pricing, hiring, and expansion plans through data-backed financial insights and building playbooks
• Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards to deliver actionable insights to leadership and function heads.
• Promote financial discipline and budgeting ownership across teams through clear planning processes
• Research on international taxes and advise the business on the same. Get expert opinion if required to close out the analysis.

2. Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow to support business continuity and growth
• Monitor monthly runway and raise early alerts to leadership
• Optimize working capital and the cash conversion cycle

3. Business Strategy Support:

• Collaborate with the leadership team to align financial goals with overall business strategy.
• Provide financial input during strategic planning sessions and other significant business decisions.

4. Reporting & Compliance

• Own monthly MIS, board decks, and leadership updates
• Lead audit closures and ensure timely statutory filings
• Maintain internal controls and adherence to financial regulations

5. Team Leadership and Development:

• Mentor and grow a strong finance team across functions
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and financial discipline

7. Process setup and continuous improvement

• Design and institutionalize policies across entities
• Drive automation, accuracy, and efficiency across financial operations
• Stay abreast of new technologies, practices, and regulatory changes

What we are looking for?

• CA ranker ( preferred)
• CA with at least 4 years of post qualification experience
• Articleship/Experience in a big 4/startup would be preferred.
• Prior experience in Business finance is required.
• Excellent written and oral articulation
• Highly competent in working with cross functional teams.
• Has great analytical skills and an eye for attention to detail
• Has a positive attitude and keen to learn