Head - Strategy & Finance - FinTech

Role: Head of Strategy and Finance

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a Head of Finance & Strategy to drive financial vision and strategic roadmap. This is a leadership role at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy - responsible for ensuring capital efficiency, profitability, and data-driven growth while partnering closely with the founders and leadership team.

The role demands a strategic thinker with operational rigor, capable of balancing immediate execution with long-term growth initiatives in a fast-growing, globally oriented fintech.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis (FP&A), ensuring accurate budgeting, scenario modeling, and data-driven insights to guide business decisions.

- Partner with business, product, and growth teams to monitor unit economics, profitability, and ROI, enabling informed strategic decisions.

- Lead strategic projects, including new product evaluation, cross-border expansion, investment analysis, and potential M&A opportunities.

- Manage investor relations and board reporting, translating financial data into actionable insights and coherent narratives.

- Build and mentor a high-performing finance and strategy team, fostering a culture of ownership, analytical rigor, and collaboration.

- Ensure timely statutory, internal, and audit compliance across entities while maintaining operational agility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: CA / CPA / MBA (Tier-1 institute preferred).

Experience:

- 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in strategic finance, FP&A or similar roles - preferably in fintech, cross-border banking, or high-growth startups.

- Proven expertise in financial leadership, strategic planning, and capital management.

- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; comfortable working in a cross-geography and fast-paced environments.

- Experience in fundraising, investor relations, or M&A is highly desirable.