Head - Finance - CA

About company: Company is a rapidly scaling tech-led venture in the construction and real estate services space.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Financial Management and Planning: Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and expenses, and payroll.

- Prepare and implement relevant SOPs to automate and increase accountability in the overall process. Set up and oversee the company's finance IT systems.

- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Provide regular financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

- Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and monitor annual budgets and forecasts.

- Provide insights on budget allocation and financial performance to support strategic decision-making.

- Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors as needed.

- Internal Controls: Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accurate financial data.

- Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and optimize cash resources for efficient business

operations. Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operations

- Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

- Provide actionable insights to support business growth strategies.

- Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of finance and accounting professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.

- Financial Strategy: Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies that align with the company's goals and growth trajectory. Manage MIS reporting for both internal and external stakeholders of the company.

- Fundraising: Lead and support equity and debt fundraising efforts, including preparing financial models, investor presentations, and due diligence documents. Collaborate with leadership to identify suitable funding opportunities to support the company's growth strategy.

- Audit & Risk Management : Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent financial risks. Coordinate audits and ensure timely financial reporting. Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Stakeholder & Investor Relations: Manage relationships with investors, financial institutions, and key stakeholders.

- Present financial reports and strategies to the board and executive team.

- Business Performance & Profitability : Analyze financial performance across various business verticals and recommend optimization strategies. Prepare and produce industry level FP&A including competitor analysis, industry direction etc. Partner with business leaders to drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

- Technology & Process Automation : Drive automation and digital transformation within the finance function using Tech and other financial tools. Implement robust financial reporting systems and dashboards for real-time insights.

- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Monitor and manage the organization's cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Expertise:

- CA with 8-12 years of experience, including 2-3 years leading finance in a startup or D2C setup.

- Strong in accounting fundamentals and financial regulations.

- Proven track record of setting up systems and driving financial discipline.

- Skilled at interpreting financial data and driving insights for business decisions.

- Experience handling equity transactions and advising on structuring and planning.

- Sharp eye for process improvement and automation opportunities.

- Confident in managing risk, compliance, and disaster recovery planning.

- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders, influencing change, and driving results.

- Excellent communicator who simplifies complexity and leads with clarity.

- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.