Senior Manager - Finance - CA

Sr. Manager - Finance

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Head to lead our finance function with strategic vision and operational excellence.

This role will be pivotal in managing the financial health of the company, streamlining budgeting and reporting, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing financial insight that drives business growth.

You will work closely with leadership across departments, playing a key role in financial planning and sustainable scaling of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement robust financial strategies aligned with business goals and growth targets.

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis to ensure financial discipline.

- Financial Reporting: Oversee accurate and timely preparation of P&L statements, balance sheets, MIS reports, and board presentations.

- Cost Control & Profitability: Drive cost optimization initiatives and establish controls to improve margins across projects and business units.

- Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Ensure sound cash flow management, vendor payment planning, and fund allocation across teams.

- Compliance & Governance: Ensure statutory compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC filings, and audits. Liaise with external auditors, legal, and regulatory bodies.

- Team Management: Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure timely delivery of reports, reconciliations, and compliance functions.

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the creative, production, business development, and HR teams to align financial goals with operational execution.

Key Skills Required:

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation

- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

- Experience with ERP/accounting tools (e.g., Odoo, Zoho, QuickBooks, etc.)

- Strong analytical mindset and business acumen

- Effective leadership and team management capabilities

- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA)

- 7-10 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in the media, events, advertising or creative services industry