Head of Finance

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to lead the finance function for a high-growth consumer business operating within a complex, multi-entity environment. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial controllership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing financial governance, improving cash-flow visibility, building scalable processes, and enabling profitable growth. The role involves working closely with senior management to develop a robust, accountable finance team capable of supporting the company's next phase of expansion.

Responsibilities

• Financial Controllership and Governance

  • Lead accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closures, and ensure the preparation of accurate financial statements.
  • Oversee group consolidation and reporting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
  • Strengthen internal financial controls, manage statutory audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting.
  • Establish standardized processes and robust governance frameworks to support business growth and future capital-market readiness.

• Business Finance and Performance Management

  • Own budgeting, annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
  • Partner with business leaders to monitor revenue, gross margins, operating costs, and profitability.
  • Drive variance analysis, management reporting, and provide actionable financial insights.
  • Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, scenario planning, and commercial analysis.

• Treasury, Liquidity, and Working Capital

  • Lead treasury operations, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
  • Build reliable rolling cash-flow forecasts covering a 90–180-day horizon.
  • Integrate business plans, purchase orders, inventory commitments, payment terms, and collections into cash-flow planning.
  • Strengthen receivables and payables management to ensure efficient utilization of working capital.

• Finance Transformation and Process Excellence

  • Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation.
  • Improve the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of financial reporting and consolidation.
  • Establish clear process ownership, accountability, and control mechanisms across finance functions.
  • Drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and execution quality through a people, process, and technology-led approach.

• Team Building and Leadership

  • Lead and develop the finance organization, including controllership, tax, compliance, audit, treasury, receivables, payables, and business finance teams.
  • Strengthen middle-management through capability development, clear ownership, and strategic hiring.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
  • Develop a scalable finance operating model to support future organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Experience: 12–14 years post-qualification experience in finance leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in financial controllership, business finance, and multi-entity reporting.
• Prior experience in e-commerce, retail, D2C, or consumer businesses is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in managing consolidation, audits, taxation, compliance, and treasury functions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cash-flow forecasting, working capital optimization, budgeting, and profitability management.
• Experience in improving finance processes, strengthening controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Ability to lead and develop teams while remaining hands-on with critical deliverables.
• Excellent stakeholder management, commercial judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial automation tools and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of capital markets and fundraising processes.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• 12–14 years of relevant experience in finance leadership roles.
• Experience working in multi-entity, complex organizational structures.
• Prior exposure to high-growth consumer sectors such as e-commerce, retail, or D2C.

Environment

• The role is based in Mumbai.
• The work environment involves collaborating with senior leadership and managing cross-functional teams.
• The position may require occasional travel or flexible working arrangements depending on business needs.
• The work setting is primarily office-based, with a focus on strategic leadership and operational management.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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