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 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 NBFCs (Tata Capital, IIFL, DMI Finance) to create next-generation fraud prevention and risk intelligence solutions.

Job Summary

As the Vice President / Head of 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 lens.
• Partner with Product, Growth, and Strategy teams to develop return on investment (ROI) frameworks, payback models, and track business case outcomes.
• Ensure strict compliance with Company Law, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and other financial regulations, while managing statutory audits.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 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, Management Information Systems (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 working with investors, auditors, and legal teams.
• Experience in managing fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate restructuring is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AI-driven financial technologies and analytics.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in finance, particularly within fintech or related sectors.

Environment

• The position is based in Mumbai, India. The role may require some flexibility in working hours to accommodate collaboration with global teams.

Salary

• Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Potential for advancement within the organization as Data Sutram continues to scale and expand its operations in the fintech sector.

Benefits

• Details on benefits are not specified, but typically may include health insurance, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.