Finance Manager/Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst - B2B eCommerce Interior Design Startup - CA

About MetaMorph:

MetaMorph is a 360 HR Advisory firm incubated within Blume Ventures and dedicated to helping startups scale, evolve, and grow.

Weve helped more than 220 startups and multiple hires (and counting), providing them with the platform and opportunities they deserve.

About our Client:

A B2B e-commerce platform catering to the construction and interior design sectors.

It operates as a marketplace enabling professionals such as interior designers, architects, and contractors to discover, compare, and procure materials and products from a diverse network of brands and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Compliance

- Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts and full compliance with applicable statutory and tax requirements, including GST and TDS.

- Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and monthly/quarterly closure of trial balances and provisions.

- Coordinate and support internal and statutory audits, ensuring timely and smooth execution.

Financial Planning & Analysis

- Lead the preparation and management of annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets in collaboration with business units.

- Analyze and report variances between actuals and budgeted figures, providing insights and corrective actions.

- Forecast cash flows, assess funding requirements, and monitor effective use of financial resources.

Reporting & Business Insights

- Develop and maintain management reports, dashboards, and MIS for senior leadership and board members.

- Design and implement business performance tracking tools and conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

- Support special projects, reconciliations, and cross-functional initiatives requiring financial inputs.

Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management

- Drive cost optimization by evaluating cost structures and identifying inefficiencies.

- Build and implement scalable financial processes and internal controls aligned with regulatory and industry best practices.

- Liaise with external partners including banks, legal advisors, payroll agencies, and statutory bodies.

Requirements:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Accounting, FP&A, or related finance roles.

- Prior experience in a startup or fast-scaling business environment is preferred.

- Strong command over financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

- Proficiency in Excel is required; familiarity with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- High level of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.