Bert Labs - Lead - Corporate Finance & Development - Chairpersons Office Segment - Big4 - CA/CPA/CFA

Bert Labs - Corporate Finance & Corporate Development Leader (Chairpersons Office)

Brief about Bert Labs:

Bert Labs is an International Award Winning, one of the fastest growing AI Innovation Companies in the world. Founded in 2017, Bert Labs is growing at 300% year on year to be USD 1 Billion global revenue by 2028-29. And bringing in Business Transformation impact across industries. Bert Labs is bringing USD 360 million in energy cost savings and 60 million Tonnes of carbon footprint reduction with 100+ clients in India & globally. And USD 460 million in production cost savings. In the next 4 years, our platform will bring in USD 1.6 billion in energy cost savings and 260 million Tonnes of carbon footprint reduction with 600+ clients. And production cost savings of USD 2 billion. This will lead to USD 1 Billion revenues by FY 2028-29 end for an IPO. At Bert Labs, we are leading ClimateTech as we tackle complex challenges through Bert Geminus First Principles, powered by Deep Neural Network Operational Digital Twins prediction, and Bert Optimus Reinforcement Learning optimization. These are facilitated by Bert Nova Multi-Tenant Distributed Computing, Bert Maximus IoT Devices, and Bert Qrious IoT-powered Wireless Sensor Network, all part of the Bert Platform Solution , driving Business Transformation Goals on Sustainability, Energy Efficiency Improvement, Net Zero, and Production. We consistently innovate, filing 4-5 patents monthly, totalling 50-60 patents annually across various regions. Anticipating accelerated innovation, we aim to file 100 patents per year in FY 2025-26, 150 patents in FY 2026-27, and a remarkable 400 patents in FY 2027-28. At Bert Labs , we believe in challenging the status quo every day. We do this with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By connecting different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. Our employee experience includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Bert Labs, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Welcome to Bert Labs family.

Role and Responsibilities :

- Strong knowledge and experience of finance and accounting principles, including financial reporting, budgeting, financial statements, and analytical skills

- Responsible for improving the overall Cost Structure of running the Company strategically, balancing out Company's immediate to short to medium to long term objectives.

- Responsible for improving EBITDA and PAT. Achieve and sustain Company's profitability at EBITDA level 40%+ over the next 5 years, with 300% revenue growth year-on-year

- Determining Company's financial thresholds on payback, NPV, IRR. And responsible for sustaining these financial thresholds on every deployments which Company pursues with its clients at several of their Sites in India & Global.

- Responsible for and therefore work closely with the Sales & Product Management teams to ensure that all client interface projects do not cost overruns during the deployment of Bert Platform Solution. And during the life cycle of 5-10 years of these deployments.

- Determine Company's P&L Objectives and responsible for achieving & sustaining these objectives for every Function, from Chairman's/ CEO's office, to Finance Function to Human Resources to Project Management to Sales & Business Development to Marketing to Manufacturing & Procurement to Research & Development to Bert Maximus to Bert Qrious to Bert Nova to Bert Geminus to Bert Optimus to Bert IPR.

- Responsible for and therefore work closely with CEO and CEO's office towards Company's vision, strategy, and execution re: Investment (Equity and Debt) over the next 5 years, leading to Company's IPO in 2026-27.

- Do all the thorough research, document it and be with the CEO to start and pursue dialogue with these investors for all these investment rounds.

- Responsible for and therefore work with the CEO, CEO's office, Leads of Technology, HR, IPR, Product Managers, Project Management, and external Business Partners, such as Auditors, Payroll, Finance & Accounting Partner, CS firm, for preparing and making the organization ready from process, documentation, compliance, taxation and statutory requirements standpoint.

- Responsible for and therefore work with Diligence teams of the investors to enable and facilitate smooth, effective diligence conducted.

- Be part of all the Investor negotiation discussions and responsible for, along with the CEO, CEO's office, and few other key members of the Company, and arrive at a mutual agreement with the investors, which is in the best interest of the Company.

- Responsible for Company's Books of Accounts: Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, etc.

- Well versed with Statutory Compliance to ensure all returns are filed correctly and on time.

- Coordinate with legal and tax consultants for meeting deadlines and compliances

Qualifications :

- Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst

- 15+ years of experience in Corporate Finance & Corporate Development role

- 10+ years in one of the Big 4 audit firms and

- 5+ years of experience in Corporate Finance role in a reputed high growth organization

- BTech/BE from a premium engineering college would be an added advantage

- Excellent financial modelling skills preferred, experience in statistical modelling techniques is a plus.

- Strong attention to detail, excellent Project management and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines

- Transformation mindset: demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity, lead change, solve problems and improve processes

- Business Partnering Skills with customer focus

- Self-starter with excellent analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.

- Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.

- Expert in PowerPoint and Excel skills.

- Ambitious drive and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment.