Head - Finance - Marketing Agency

About the Company:

A fast-growing integrated marketing, events, and brand solutions organization delivering large-scale campaigns and experiential engagements for leading brands across industries. The company operates in a dynamic, high-growth environment where finance plays a critical role in driving business performance, commercial decision-making, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers direct exposure to the Managing Director and the chance to build and lead the finance function in an entrepreneurial setup.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end finance and accounts function for the organization.

- Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and business performance reporting.

- Oversee accounting, taxation, audits, statutory compliance, and financial governance.

- Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury while ensuring financial discipline.

- Partner with business leadership on commercial decisions, profitability, and strategic initiatives.

- Strengthen internal controls, finance processes, and reporting frameworks to support business growth.

- Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, driving capability building and operational excellence.

- Work closely with the Managing Director on financial strategy, business planning, and organizational growth.

Skills and Qualifications:

- CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or an experienced finance professional with equivalent expertise.

- Around 8 years of relevant experience leading finance functions.

- Experience working in small to mid-sized, entrepreneurial organizations with a hands-on approach.

- Strong understanding of accounting, controllership, financial planning, compliance, taxation, and business finance.

- Proven ability to build processes, improve financial governance, and partner closely with business leaders.

- Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and leadership capabilities.

- Non CA candidates with strong experience and background also fit the bill.

Preferred Background:

- Candidates from advertising agencies, media houses, marketing services, events, entertainment, film production, OTT, digital content, or other creative businesses will be highly preferred.

- Professionals who have scaled finance functions in founder-led or high-growth organizations will be a strong fit.

What's On Offer:

An opportunity to lead the finance function for a growing organization, manage a high-performing team, and work directly with the Managing Director to influence strategic business decisions. The role offers significant ownership, leadership visibility, and the opportunity to shape finance processes as the organization continues its growth journey.