Finance Head Location: Bangalore (with occasional travel to Mumbai) Reporting to: Senior Leadership About the Organization: We are a reputed group of educational institutions operating under a registered society with campuses in Bangalore and a university in Mumbai. The group is focused on academic delivery, infrastructure development, and institutional excellence. We are looking for a strategic and experienced finance leader to drive financial governance, compliance, operational controls, and long-term growth. Role Overview: - The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading all financial functions across the group including strategic planning, accounting, audits, treasury, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and team development. - This is a senior leadership role requiring cross-functional collaboration and institutional oversight. Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team and support evaluation of long-term institutional plans. - Develop and monitor financial metrics in line with global education and infrastructure benchmarks. - Establish and maintain robust financial and accounting systems in compliance with statutory and internal control norms. - Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of accounts and ensure audit readiness with no qualifications. - Represent the management in audits and regulatory assessments, and ensure timely resolution of all audit-related queries. - Ensure all financial transactions adhere to statutory regulations and internal governance standards. - Forecast cash flow, plan fund utilization, and ensure timely availability of operational and capital funds. - Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and rating agencies for funding, treasury management, and strategic relationships. - Oversee preparation of all MIS, financial reports, and performance dashboards to aid leadership decision-making. - Drive the institutional budgeting process, monitor adherence to plans, and initiate cost-control measures. - Regularly review financial performance, identify gaps, and suggest corrective strategies to improve financial health. - Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and legal advisors on all matters related to taxation, contracts, and financial compliance. - Lead, mentor, and supervise the finance and accounts team across locations to ensure high-quality performance and professional development. - Establish strong internal control processes, monitor risk exposure, and support transparency in all financial operations. - Contribute to capital planning, infrastructure budgeting, and treasury strategy for the institution's future growth. - Ensure smooth functioning of all compliance activities including statutory reporting, tax planning, audit management, and legal liaison. Ideal Candidate Profile: - The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within the education, infrastructure, or not-for-profit sector. - Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, treasury, budgeting, and financial strategy is essential. - Experience with societies and trust structures, including 12A and 80G exemptions, will be a significant advantage. - The candidate should be a team leader, critical thinker, and effective communicator with a hands-on and solutions-driven approach.

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