We are looking for a seasoned finance leader to drive financial strategy, discipline, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for an ex-Head of Finance with startup experience, strong FP&A expertise, and an MBA + CA background. You will not only own core finance operations but also partner closely with leadership on business strategy, growth planning, and new initiatives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Planning & FP&A - Lead long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling. - Partner with leadership on strategic decisions, growth bets, and capital allocation. - Provide business insights through financial analysis to enable data-driven decisions. 2. Financial Discipline & Governance: - Ensure robust internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness across all financial processes. - Oversee internal & statutory audits, liaising with auditors and ensuring timely closure. - Strengthen processes around cash flow, treasury, and working capital management. 3. Financial Operations: - Supervise day-to-day finance functions: accounting, reconciliations, monthly closures, MIS, and statutory filings. - Drive automation and system implementation to scale financial operations efficiently. - Manage vendor payments, taxation (GST, TDS, etc.), ROC filings, and other compliance requirements. 4. Cross-functional Collaboration: - Work with Ops, Marketing, and Admissions to align financial goals with business outcomes. - Partner with leadership on investor relations, fundraising, and board-level reporting. - Lead cross-functional projects and support new business initiatives with financial modeling and due diligence. Ideal Candidate: - MBA (Finance) from Tier-1 institute + Chartered Accountant (both strongly preferred). - 6-10 years of experience, with at least 3+ years heading finance in a startup or high-growth environment. - Proven expertise in FP&A, strategic planning, and audit management. - Strong experience in building systems and processes from scratch. - Exceptional stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with investors, auditors, and senior leadership. - Analytical, execution-driven, and adaptable with an entrepreneurial mindset. About us: Masters' Union is a modern business school offering an industry-immersive education model. Our programs are led by top industry professionals, including CXOs, MDs, public leaders, and Members of Parliament, such as Ghazal Alagh, Deep Kalra, Kaustubh Kulkarni, and Barkha Dutt. Situated in Gurugram's business district, surrounded by Fortune 500 companies, Masters' Union integrates real-world business exposure with academic excellence. In just four years, our Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business Management (PGP-TBM) has surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB, with recruiters such as Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, and Bain hiring our graduates. Building on this success, we have launched the MU Undergraduate Program, designed along similar lines. Industry leaders will mentor and teach students, equipping them with new-age, in-demand skills in technology and business.

Gurgaon/Gurugram

Masters Union -  Lead - Finance & Strategy - Directors Office 

Job Description for Masters Union -  Lead - Finance & Strategy - Directors Office  in SHANTI INFORMATICS in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (6-12) years of experience. Apply Now!