iMocha - Finance Manager

Company Overview:

iMocha is a leading provider of online skills assessment and skill intelligence solutions, helping organizations worldwide in hiring and skill development. We specialize in providing innovative, customizable assessments that enable businesses to make data- driven hiring decisions.

Location: Pune

Reports To: Co-Founder & CTO

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Finance Manager to oversee our financial health and contribute to our strategic planning and growth initiatives. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing financial operations, preparing financial statements, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities to drive our financial strategy forward.

Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

- Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process and provide strategic financial forecasts based on industry trends and company growth projections.

- Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of financial data, performance metrics, and KPIs to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and ensure funds are allocated effectively to support business operations.

- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and opportunities, develop strategies to mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

- Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and accounting principles.

- Payroll Management: Co-ordinate with external Payroll partner and internal HR team and make sure timely salaries for the employees are processed

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and MBA in Finance.

- 6-10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles with prior experience running financial operations and preferably someone with team management experience.

- Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

- Leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing a team

- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.

- Preferably someone from a SAAS business background and someone has experience with US laws and compliances.

- Ability to multi-task and management multiple deliverables & deadlines.

- Being a start-up, the ideal candidate should be okay to be hands on with various day to day activities and month-end reporting activities.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

- Comprehensive health benefits package (including parental medical insurance cover).

- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

- Collaborative and inclusive company culture with a focus on work-life balance.

- Hybrid work / office requirements