The Head of Finance & Accounts will lead the finance function of the organisation, taking end-to-end ownership of MIS, P&L reporting, credit control, treasury, taxation and compliance, and the overall supervision of the finance and accounts team. The role requires a seasoned finance professional who can combine strong technical and reporting rigour with commercial judgement, and who is comfortable operating in a services-led, internationally exposed business environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, prepare and continuously improve the monthly/quarterly MIS framework covering financial and operational performance.

- Ensure timely, accurate dashboards and reports for leadership, highlighting key trends, variances and risks.

- Drive data integrity across systems and standardise MIS formats across business units/geographies.

- Own preparation of the consolidated Profit & Loss statement and related management reports.

- Conduct variance analysis against budgets/forecasts and provide commentary to leadership on business drivers.

- Partner with business heads on cost management, margin improvement and profitability analysis.

- Establish and monitor credit control policies, customer credit limits and collection processes.

- Track receivables ageing, minimise DSO, and drive timely resolution of overdue accounts.

- Work closely with sales and operations teams to balance business growth with credit risk.

- Manage cash flow planning, working capital and banking relationships.

- Oversee fund management, investment of surplus funds, and management of borrowings/credit facilities.

- Monitor forex exposure (where applicable) and ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.

- Lead, mentor and manage the finance and accounts team, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, month-end/year-end closing, and general ledger integrity.

- Build and strengthen internal controls, SOPs and process discipline across the finance function.

- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with direct and indirect tax laws (Income Tax, GST, TDS, etc.).

- Manage tax assessments, audits and liaison with statutory/tax authorities and external consultants.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements, including coordination with auditors.

Selection Criteria :

- MBA in Finance from a recognised institute, or a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

- 13-15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounts, with at least 4-5 years in a leadership/head-of-function role.

- Prior experience working in a services business is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated understanding of, or direct exposure to, international business operations (cross-border transactions, multi-entity/multi-currency reporting, or global client servicing).

- Hands-on experience across MIS, P&L reporting, credit control, treasury, and taxation/compliance.

- Proven track record of leading and developing a finance and accounts team.

Functional Skills :

- Strong command of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

- Sound knowledge of Indian direct and indirect tax laws and statutory compliance requirements.

- Working knowledge of treasury operations, banking and working capital management.

- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced MS Excel; exposure to MIS/BI tools is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies :

- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail, balanced with commercial and business acumen.

- High ownership and integrity in handling financial data, compliance and controls.

- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including with leadership and external agencies.

- Ability to lead, coach and build capability within the finance team.