Opening IN Kolkatta For HEAD Finance(CA)

Our client is a modern mens ethnic wear brand founded in 2018, known for its edgy designs, innovative collections, and premium-quality yet affordable fashion. With a team of over 150, the brand has consistently grown 50% year-on-year, establishing a strong presence in the e-commerce fashion space.

Recently, it raised $1.5 million in pre-Series A funding from leading investors. The company has scaled its annual run-rate beyond $ 9 million with profitable and cash-positive operations.

As it expands across India and international markets, our client continues to strengthen its finance and operations functions to support its growing customer base and deliver exceptional experiences.

They need a head of finance for KOLKATA

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Job Summary:

They are looking for a strategic and results-driven Finance Head / CFO to lead the financial management and planning of the organization. The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, forecasting, compliance, financial risk management, and investment strategies. The role demands strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to drive financial discipline across the organization.

Strategic Financial Management:

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning.
• Evaluate and manage financial risk, including pricing, investments, and capital structures.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare reports for management and stakeholders.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with statutory regulations (Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, etc.).
• Coordinate audits, manage statutory reporting, and ensure adherence to accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS).

Cash Flow & Fund Management:

• Monitor working capital and cash flows.
• Maintain relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
• Evaluate funding options and manage loan documentation and repayments.

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounts team.
• Establish KPIs and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.

Cost Control & Profitability:

• Monitor and control costs across departments.
• Drive profitability analysis and provide strategic inputs to increase margins.

ERP & Automation:

• Oversee financial systems and ERP implementation/upgradation.
• Promote automation in financial reporting and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare department-wise monthl

  y P&L and cash flow statements,

  and analyse key financial ratios and metrics (KPIs)
• Build & maintain complete financial reports, oversee the general accounting team by owning and managing the month and quarter-end close processes and conduct monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Develop and maintain regularly reporting packages, including monthly/ quarterly forecasts, plans, budgets & KPIs and whether the departments are meeting these/ deviating
• Ensuring accounts are maintained as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

  (GAAP)

• Dealing with Internal & Statutory Audits, Income Tax, TDS and GST

Qualifications:

• 4-8 years C.A (qualified/finalist) or CFA experience in the field of Finance, Accounting, Financial Planning, Audit & Tax

• Strong excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in fundraising, investor relations, and financial modeling.

Why Join them:

• Be a part of a young, exciting and growing company
• Work hands on in a dynamic result-driven and merit-driven environment
• Work closely with ex professionals from the Big 4s, etc.
• Competitive Comp and Benefits with strong upside