Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Business Planning:

- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.

- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on financial decision-making, business expansion, and capital allocation.

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial performance.

- Evaluate business investments, new ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Develop financial models, projections, and scenario-based business plans.

- Monitor financial KPIs, revenue, expenses, margins, EBITDA, and working capital.

- Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis and provide actionable recommendations.

- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial performance reports for management and investors.

- Establish department-wise budgets and financial accountability.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

- Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.

- Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, borrowing, and treasury operations.

- Optimize receivables, payables, and cash conversion cycles.

- Ensure adequate liquidity to support ongoing operations and future growth.

- Implement effective financial controls to minimize unnecessary expenditure.

Accounting, Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

- Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and closure of books.

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including Ind AS, where relevant.

- Supervise GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable financial and regulatory compliances.

- Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and tax assessments.

- Strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks.

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.

Fundraising & Investor Relations:

- Lead financial preparation for equity funding, debt financing, and strategic investments.

- Develop investor presentations, financial models, valuation analyses, and fundraising documentation.

- Manage financial due diligence and coordinate with investors, lenders, and advisors.

- Maintain investor reporting, financial disclosures, and board-level MIS.

- Evaluate funding structures and their implications for shareholder value.

Risk Management & Corporate Governance:

- Identify and mitigate financial, operational, taxation, and compliance risks.

- Implement robust internal financial controls and approval mechanisms.

- Ensure effective governance and transparency in financial reporting.

- Oversee insurance coverage, contractual financial risks, and financial exposures.

- Work with legal and compliance teams on regulatory matters.

Finance Operations & Process Automation:

- Lead and develop the finance and accounts team.

- Establish standardized processes for budgeting, accounting, payments, reconciliations, and reporting.

- Drive implementation and optimization of ERP and financial management systems.

- Introduce automation and analytics to improve financial visibility and accuracy.

- Establish dashboards and management information systems for real-time decision-making.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Act as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO, founders, and board.

- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

- Collaborate with business heads to improve unit economics and profitability.

- Manage relationships with auditors, banks, financial institutions, investors, and regulatory authorities.

- Present financial performance, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior management.