Associate Director/Director - Finance

Job Title: Director / Associate Director - Finance.

Location: Bangalore.

Position Summary:.

The Director / Associate Director of Finance will play a key leadership role in overseeing the full spectrum of financial operations, planning, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of financial systems, and experience managing large finance teams in high-growth or E-commerce environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Drive long-term financial planning and business strategy in alignment with organizational goals.

- Partner with C-level executives to support business expansion, pricing, and margin improvement initiatives.

- Identify growth opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies using financial modeling and scenario planning.

Financial Operations & Controls:

- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, working capital management, and internal controls.

- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial and MIS reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.

- Monitor cost structures, optimize margins, and drive profitability initiatives.

Team Management & Development:

- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team of 25+ members across multiple functions (FP&A, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, taxation, audit, compliance).

- Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and audit standards.

- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Tech & Process Optimization:

- Drive automation of finance processes through ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).

- Collaborate with technology and operations teams to digitize financial workflows and enhance reporting systems.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's in Commerce (B.Com) or MBA in Finance from a Tier 1 Institution (e.g., IIMs, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR, or equivalent).

- Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

- Must have managed a team of 25 or more in a fast-paced, scaling organization-preferably in E-commerce, manufacturing, or logistics-heavy sectors.

- Proven track record of leading budgeting, strategic finance, and compliance in a complex business environment.

Preferred Skills:

- Strong understanding of E-commerce, B2B & B2C sales models, and supply chain cost structures.

- Excellent command over financial analysis, scenario modeling, and data-driven decision-making.

- Proficient in ERP systems, BI tools, and Excel/Google Sheets.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.