Vice President / Head - Finance

Company Overview

Data Sutram (DS) is a leading RegTech-focused fintech infrastructure company committed to empowering enterprises by unlocking secure growth. We are at the forefront of fraud prevention, risk management, and compliance intelligence, helping financial institutions operate safely in an increasingly digital world. Leveraging an AI-powered platform, Data Sutram is building a trust ecosystem that supports 60 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and 1 billion individuals, ensuring risk-free transactions and robust compliance in the digital economy. We are already working with some of India’s largest banks (HDFC, Axis, IndusInd) and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) (Tata Capital, IIFL, DMI Finance) to create next-generation fraud prevention and risk intelligence solutions.

Job Summary

As the Vice President / Head - Finance, you will lead the financial strategy, planning, and governance of the company. You will be responsible for budgeting, operational efficiency, compliance, and financial reporting to ensure strong financial health and investor confidence. This role requires a strategic thinker who can work cross-functionally with legal, HR, and operations to drive business growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function with a forward-looking, business-oriented approach, delivering insights that drive strategic and operational decisions.
• Manage product-level financial analysis, including recurring lifecycle evaluations across pricing, revenue, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and margin performance.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes at company, vertical, and product levels.
• Design financial models to evaluate new initiatives, pricing changes, business scenarios, and product-market fit from a financial perspective.
• Build and maintain a robust Management Information System (MIS) for internal reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Ensure strict compliance with Company Law, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and other financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Finance) or equivalent qualification.
• 12+ years of experience in digital banking, payments, lending, or B2B financial solutions, preferably in fast-growing startups or enterprises.
• Deep expertise in financial planning, MIS, taxation, compliance, and operational finance.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in automation and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with investors, auditors, and legal teams.
• Experience managing fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate restructuring is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with financial technology trends and innovations.
• Experience in strategic financial leadership roles within the fintech industry.

Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in finance, particularly within the fintech or financial services sector.

Environment

• The position is based in Mumbai, India, in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. The role may require interaction with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Salary

• Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement within a high-growth company that is transforming the fintech landscape.

Benefits

• Information on benefits is not provided.