Job Title: Head - Finance

About The Client:

Our Client is a rapidly scaling liquid logistics platform backed by seasoned infrastructure entrepreneurs and a leading US private equity investor. The business is entering a high-growth phase, with plans to become a top 3 player nationally and expand capacity significantly over the next 3-5 years.

The company is currently acquiring a - 200 crore revenue business (scaling to ~- 300 crore over the next two years) and is seeking a strong finance leader to drive financial ownership, discipline, and integration.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Governance:

- Lead end-to-end accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, inventory, FA, monthly & annual close).

- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting.

- Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks.

- Standardize processes and drive automation where required

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

- Own liquidity planning and rolling cash forecasts.

- Optimize working capital in an asset-intensive logistics model.

- Drive discipline around receivables, payables, and capital allocation.

- Manage banking relationships and funding requirements.

Capital Budgeting & Expansion Oversight:

- Build and monitor budgets for ~- 300 crore expansion capex.

- Partner with technical teams to ensure on-time, within-budget execution.

- Oversee project accounting, tax structuring, and compliance.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

- Advise leadership on pricing, margins, capex decisions, and growth initiatives.

- Build robust budgeting, forecasting, and MIS frameworks.

- Develop financial models and scenario analysis for decision-making.

- Translate operational metrics into actionable financial insights.

Compliance & Risk Oversight:

- Ensure statutory compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, audits).

- Oversee statutory, tax, and internal audits.

- Build strong documentation and compliance discipline.

Post-Acquisition Integration:

- Align systems and reporting with group governance standards.

- Identify integration risks and control gaps early.

- Build dashboards for group-level visibility.

- Lead and mentor the on-ground finance team.

Education:

- Chartered Accountant

Experience & Skills:

- 10-15 years of progressive finance experience.

- Experience in logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, or asset-heavy businesses preferred.

- Strong grounding in accounting, controls, and compliance.

- Proven experience in cash flow management and banking relationships.

- Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence business decisions.

- Comfortable operating independently in high-accountability environments.