Job Description
<p style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Job Title</b>: Manager – Finance<br />
<b>Location</b>: Bengaluru<br />
<b>Experience</b>: 5–7 years<br />
<b>Reporting To</b>: CFO</span></span></span></p>
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<h3 style="margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="page-break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#434343"><span style="font-weight:normal"><a name="_yw8rabyudfoi"></a><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:13.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">About BigHaat</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">BigHaat is a leading agritech platform revolutionizing Indian agriculture by enabling over 7 million farmers across 13,000+ pincodes with access to quality inputs, crop advisory, and market linkages through digital and physical channels. Backed by marquee investors and operating at scale (₹643 Cr revenue in FY23), we are building a full-stack agri-commerce platform for Bharat.</span></span></span></p>
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<h3 style="margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="page-break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#434343"><span style="font-weight:normal"><a name="_qxwpd6ikd9o9"></a><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:13.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Role Overview</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
<p style="margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are looking for a <b>Finance Manager</b> who can play an all-round role, supporting core finance operations, strategic planning, compliance, and reporting. This is a high-impact opportunity to work in a fast-scaling startup and contribute to BigHaat’s next phase of growth.</span></span></span></p>
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<h3 style="margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="page-break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#434343"><span style="font-weight:normal"><a name="_e7xti3hjylj9"></a><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:13.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Key Responsibilities</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
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<li style="margin-top:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Financial Reporting & Accounting</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lead monthly/quarterly/yearly book closures and preparation of financial statements.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ensure compliance with IND-AS and statutory audit requirements.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Budgeting & Forecasting</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Drive annual operating plans (AOP), budgeting, and rolling forecasts.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Analyze variances and provide insights to leadership.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Business Finance & MIS</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Partner with business teams to track performance, KPIs, and unit economics.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prepare dashboards, MIS reports, and margin analysis.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Treasury & Cash Flow Management</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Monitor cash flows, working capital cycles, and optimize fund utilization.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Coordinate with banks for fund management and related activities.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Compliance & Controls</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ensure GST, TDS, ROC, and income tax compliances.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Strengthen internal controls and process efficiency.</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Investor & Stakeholder Support</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li style="margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Assist in investor reporting, due diligence, and board presentations.</span></span></span><br />
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<h3 style="margin-top:19px; margin-bottom:5px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="page-break-after:auto"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#434343"><span style="font-weight:normal"><a name="_l10drzmhj94c"></a><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:13.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Required Skills & Qualifications</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
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<li style="margin-top:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Chartered Accountant (CA Mandatory</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">–7 years of relevant experience in finance & accounts; startup, agritech, or retail sector experience is a plus.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Strong understanding of accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Hands-on with Excel, Tally/SAP/ERP systems; Power BI or data tools is a plus.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Analytical mindset, proactive attitude, and ability to work cross-functionally.</span></span></span><br />
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