Saveo - Finance Manager

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager to join our team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA or CMA with over 5 years of hands-on experience in financial management, compliance, planning, and reporting. This role demands strong leadership and analytical capabilities to drive strategic financial initiatives, ensure statutory compliance, and support decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (quarterly, half-yearly, annual) in line with statutory requirements. Oversee month-end closures and necessary financial provisions.

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Analyze budget vs. actuals and manage long-term financial planning.

- Audit Management: Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits, including IFC compliance. Address audit observations and implement corrective actions.

- Taxation: Handle all aspects of direct and indirect taxes, including timely filing, tax planning, and managing assessments.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, auditors, board members, and regulatory bodies.

- Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Manage banking operations, monitor cash flow and working capital, and ensure efficient fund utilization.

- Business Partnering: Collaborate with Operations and Business Development teams to evaluate new initiatives and provide financial insights for risk mitigation.

- Internal Controls & SOPs: Strengthen internal financial controls, develop SOPs, and ensure process compliance, especially around procurement and payments.

- Secretarial Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Companies Act, maintain statutory records, and oversee board meeting documentation and filings.

What Were Looking For:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).

- Proven experience in managing full-spectrum finance functions.

- Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.