Finance Lead - Corporate Finance - CA

Role Overview:

We are looking for a high-impact Corporate Finance Lead to drive financial planning, performance tracking, and strategic insights across the business. This role will play a key role to translate numbers into actionable decisions, ensure financial discipline, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting across functions and business units

- Track performance vs. plan and highlight key variances

- Build robust financial models to support decision-making and growth planning

2. Reporting & Business Insights:

- Own and publish monthly financial reports including MIS.

- Deep dive into business performance and generate actionable insights

- Identify risks/opportunities and recommend corrective actions

- Drive closure by tracking implementation of corrective measures with stakeholders

3. Data Analysis & Decision Support:

- Analyze datasets to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and growth levers

- Partner with business teams to improve unit economics, margins, and cost structures

- Bring a strong data-driven approach to everyday decision-making

4. Investor & Leadership Communication:

- Support investor relations including preparation of investor updates

- Build investor decks, board presentations, and founder-level reviews

- Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strong storytelling through numbers

5. Audit & Compliance:

- Manage end-to-end external audits, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders

- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely closure of audit requirements

- Strengthen processes and controls in line with audit findings

Candidate Profile:

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

- Experience: 3 - 6 years in Corporate Finance / FP&A roles

- Industry Preference (Must Have): Retail / Quick Commerce / FMCG / Hospitality

- Prior experience in a high-growth or startup environment is a plus

- SAP- Hands on experience

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills

- Sharp analytical mindset with attention to detail

- Ability to convert data into clear business insights

- Strong ownership and ability to drive execution of decisions

- Excellent communication skills for founder and investor interactions

- Proven experience in team handling and stakeholder management

What Were Looking For:

- Someone who goes beyond reporting to drive business