A fast growing and funded player in the travel gear space is looking for a Head of Finance. The candidate will head the finance function ensuring strong financial discipline, effective controls, cost optimization, compliance, and financial readiness to support large-scale institutional expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership

- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team on financial planning, growth initiatives, and investment decisions

- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives

- Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing finance team

Financial Planning & Analysis

- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

- Deliver timely, accurate financial reports, dashboards, and insights

- Analyze margins, pricing, product profitability, and cost drivers

- Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis

Operational Finance (Manufacturing/Retail Focus)

- Manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and working capital

- Oversee supply chain, production, and/or store-level financial performance

- Improve cost controls, process efficiencies, and gross margin performance

- Partner with operations, procurement, and sales teams on performance optimization

Accounting, Compliance & Controls

- Ensure accurate financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and local regulations

- Oversee audits, tax filings, statutory reporting, and internal controls

- Manage cash flow, treasury, banking relationships, and funding requirements

- Strengthen risk management and financial governance frameworks

Systems & Process Improvement

- Lead ERP, financial systems, and reporting improvements

- Drive automation and scalability of finance processes

- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across systems

Key Requirements:

Experience & Qualifications

- 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, with leadership responsibility

- Strong background in manufacturing or retail environments is a plus (non mandatory)

- Professional qualification (MBA Finance /CA or equivalent)

- Hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance

Skills & Competencies

- Strong commercial and business partnering mindset

- Deep understanding of margins, pricing, and cost structures

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability

- Experience with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools

Preferred Attributes:

- Experience in fast-growing, multi-site, or complex operations

- Exposure to transformation, turnaround, or scale-up environments

- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Reporting to: Founders

Location: Bangalore