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06/05 Arjun Adlkakha
Business leader at Apolis

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Head - Finance - Startup - CA (10-17 yrs)

Delhi NCR Job Code: 1256825

Head Finance - Startup / Series B funded Organisation / CA Must


- 2007-2012 batch CAs, with experience of heading finance teams, current designation being Finance Controller/ Head of Finance/ AVP-Finance/ VP-Finance

- Candidate should have worked with Big 4 auditors and led finance teams across AR, AP, Compliances (DT + IDT), FP&A etc

- Set up and manage the finance function across reporting, general accounting, FP&A, banking, direct & indirect taxation, compliances / audits, and MIS / reporting.

- Strengthen Finance and Accounting systems and processes to implement the strategy.

- Build effective control systems in a rapidly evolving and highly dynamic start-up environment, without constraining the growth potential of the company.

- Cross-functional coordination and deep stakeholder engagement.

- Presents financial health of the organization to executives, board members, investors, and other key stakeholders.

- Collaborates with the executives and directors to create budgets and track key performance indicators.

- Identify key business metrics to be used for monitoring the business performance and monitor them, introducing corrective actions as needed.

- Maximize return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities, maintaining credible & long-term relationships with the investment community.

- Develop efficient tax strategies.

- Balancing short-term concerns and pressures, such as managing cash flow, liquidity, and profitability, and long-term vision and sustainable organizational success.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant with at least 10 years of experience in which a minimum of 2 years as a Head of Finance of an early-mid stage startups / fast growing businesses.

- Proven track record of having introduced systemic changes in finance functions that had lasting effect.

- The candidate should have a deep understanding of how various financial systems work and be able to identify early indicators of risks.

- Demonstrated ability of having taken not-so-popular decisions to strengthen financial discipline in the company.

- Experience in building scale and start-up situations is desirable.

- Strong external network comprising investors, bankers, and other finance leadership professionals.

Key Competencies:

- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and lead team, and think strategically.

- Should imbibe and demonstrate superior work ethics, integrity and maintain highest level of confidentiality.

- Should be excited to thrive in an evolving environment with strong result / outcome orientation.

- Should have excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

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Women-friendly workplace:

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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