Finance Head

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Head Location: Gurugram Reporting To: Founder / CEO / CFO Experience Required: 10+ years (with significant startup and hyper-growth experience) About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on Finance Head to lead our finance function during a period of hyper growth. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in financial operations, compliance, investor reporting, and fundraising—across both Indian and global environments. This is a strategic and operational role suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Key Responsibilities: 🔸 Core Finance & Accounting Oversee payrolls, receivables, payables , monthly closing, and reconciliations Manage and ensure accuracy of financial statements , budgeting, and cash flow forecasting Drive financial modeling , scenario planning, and long-term forecasting Manage a small team (2–3 people) in the accounts and finance function , ensuring operational accuracy and team productivity 🔸 Taxation & Compliance Ensure compliance with Indian and global taxation norms (GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing, etc.) Handle regulatory filings across jurisdictions (ROC, RBI, FEMA, etc.) Collaborate with CA and CS for statutory audits, secretarial work, board meetings , and filings 🔸 Investor & Board Relations Prepare monthly investor dashboards , MIS reports, and board decks Present company’s financial health and strategic financial initiatives to investors and stakeholders Support due diligence for fundraising and M&A activities 🔸 Fundraising & Treasury Lead debt and equity fundraising efforts , including term sheet evaluation and negotiation Structure and execute alternative financing mechanisms (e.g., bill discounting, share pledging ) Optimize working capital, manage banking relationships, and monitor treasury functions 🔸 Strategic Finance Partner with CEO & department heads for budgeting, resource allocation , and performance reviews Establish and automate internal controls, financial policies, and SOPs Build and lead a lean yet high-performing finance team Requirements: CA / MBA (Finance) / CPA preferred 10+ years of experience in finance, with at least 3–5 years in a hyper-growth startup Strong grip over Indian GAAP , basic understanding of IFRS or US GAAP a plus Proven experience in fundraising, financial strategy, and board-level communication Familiarity with Company Secretary responsibilities (bonus if qualified CS or worked closely with CS) Prior experience in managing small finance/accounting teams Hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving and team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication Preferred Traits: Sharp analytical mindset, able to dive into data and draw insights Hustle mindset with structured thinking Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution-level detail Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly scaling environments