Director/Vice President - Finance - SaaS Startup - CA

Key Accountabilities :

- Take overall responsibility and ownership of the Finance function of the organization.

- Monitor and ensure all Finance processes are executed on time with accuracy. Plan and implement process enhancements.

- Manage and develop the Finance and Accounting team

- Closely work with Business and Functional Heads to ensure seamless implementation of organization processes.

- Oversee and manage cash flows across Business Units to ensure smooth running of the business.

- Ensure compliance with the law and company's policies. Review and approve all compliance filings.

- Anchor and manage internal and external audits for all group legal entities by Big 4 Audit Firms.

- Manage Tax planning and related compliances covering both Direct and Indirect Taxes.

- Closely work with the Group CEO and Business Heads, in developing business models and support them with reports and actionable insights.

- Create Annual Operating Plan in close consultation with Business Heads and Group CEO.

- Prepare, review, analyze and present monthly financial reports including monthly P&L and cash flow, plan vs actuals by Business Units. Engage in discussions with the Business Leaders in terms of possible improvement areas and responses for different business scenarios.

- Participate in key decision making with Leadership team of the organization and share insights on financial implications of such decisions.

- Represent the organization as its Financial spokesperson to the Board of Directors and Investors.

- Play a key role in all "Corporate Actions"- Fund Raise, M&A and Investor Exit.

Requirements :

- CA or an MBA Finance with 5-8 years total accounting or finance experience.

- Proven experience as CFO/VP Finance/Head/Director Finance, or a relevant role.

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance related issues.

- Ability to strategize and solve problems.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication and people skills.

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial tools.

- Experience of working in Venture Capital or Private Equity backed company preferred.