Plum - Financial Controller - CA

Description:

About Plum:

Plum is a fast-growing insur-tech company on a mission to reimagine employee health benefits for modern workforces.

Backed by leading investors, Plum is known for innovation, customer-centricity, and a high-performance culture.

As we scale, we are looking to hire a strong financial controller who can bring financial discipline and leadership to our finance operations.

About the role:

- We are looking for a qualified and experienced Financial Controller to lead Plums finance controllership function.

- The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in financial controls, tax, audits, and treasury operations-preferably from a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.

Role Responsibilities:

Controllership & Reporting:

- Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

- Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure timely reporting to management and stakeholders.

Audit & Compliance:

- Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits; act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and tax laws (direct and indirect taxes).

- Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Taxation:

- Oversee tax filings, assessments, and reconciliations.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax regulations and their implications on the business.

- Ensure timely and accurate GST, TDS, and income tax compliances.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

- Manage treasury operations, optimise working capital, and ensure liquidity planning.

- Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts and track variances.

- Liaise with banking partners and manage relationships.

Process and System Improvement:

- Drive automation and efficiency in accounting and financial reporting processes.

- Support implementation and improvement of ERP and accounting systems.

Role Requirements:

- CA-qualified with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in the B2B SaaS industry; role based in Bangalore.

- Strong working knowledge of taxation (direct & indirect) and statutory audit processes.

- Proven experience in treasury and cash flow management.

- Excellent understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks

- Hands-on experience with accounting ERP systems (e.g., Zoho) and Microsoft Excel.

What We Offer:

- A high-impact role in a fast-scaling company.

- Opportunity to work closely with the leadership team and shape financial strategy.

- Competitive compensation and ESOPs.

- A collaborative and growth-driven work culture.