Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end finance, accounting, controllership, and compliance functions.
- Drive corporate finance initiatives, including M&A evaluation, due diligence, valuation, and post-merger integration.
- Lead fundraising activities - working with investors, bankers, VCs/PEs on equity and debt raises.
- Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Prepare and present board-level financial reports, investor updates, and strategic insights.
- Partner with leadership on strategic decision-making, business modeling, and capital allocation.
- Oversee statutory compliance, audits, taxation, and regulatory filings.
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, setting best practices and controls.
- Establish strong financial controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
- Work cross-functionally with legal, strategy, and operations teams on complex transactions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in finance leadership roles (Head of Finance / VP Finance / Finance Director).
- Strong background in corporate finance, including M&A transactions and fundraising.
- Experience working with startups, high-growth companies, or investment-backed firms preferred.
- Solid understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.
- Prior experience engaging with investors, banks, VCs, and PE firms.
- CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking & financial acumen
- M&A and transaction execution
- Fundraising & investor relations
- Financial governance & compliance
- Team leadership & cross-functional collaboration