Head - Business Finance - SaaS Startup - CA

Head of Business Finance - SAAS Startup

Job Description:

- Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks

- Retain constant awareness of the company's financial position and act to prevent problems

- Create various scenarios and financial models for long term growth, assess the risks and opportunities impacting Strategic Plan and propose an optimal cash allocation plan

- Partner with various stakeholders - Business, Projects, Operations, HR, Finance and other functions to evaluate and develop new standard reports to review business performance

- Build annual budgets and profit & loss forecasts

- Develop systems to continually improve the standards and benchmarks in Budgeting, Financial Projections and Operating Forecast

- Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (management accountants, internal auditors etc.)

- Oversee all audit and internal control operations

- Develop the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with partners and investors

- Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis

- Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives

- Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

Requirements and skills:

- Proven 10+ years of experience as director of finance or similar role

- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices

- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)

- An analytical mind with a strategic ability

- Excellent organizational and leadership skills

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

- Proven experience in Business Finance is a plus

- CA Qualified is a plus