Investor Relations and Business MIS

Company Overview

BiofuelCircle, incorporated in 2020 and headquartered in Pune, is a leading player in the bioenergy sector, building a tech-enabled supply chain for biomass, biofuels, and other bio-based products. The company connects farmers, rural partners, and industrial consumers through digital platforms and physical infrastructure, aiming to make biomass supply more dependable and scalable. With operations across 10 Indian states, BiofuelCircle manages over 75 Biomass Banks, 160,000+ farmers, 3,000+ rural partners, and 2,000+ business subscribers, handling more than 1 million metric tonnes of biomass infrastructure. The organization is focused on expanding its network of Biomass Banks, processing plants, and biomass flow, contributing significantly to India’s renewable energy landscape.

Job Summary

The Investor Relations and Business MIS role is pivotal in supporting BiofuelCircle’s growth trajectory, particularly in raising funds from diverse investor categories and preparing for potential IPOs and international expansion. The role involves managing investor communications, financial modeling, business projections, and supporting fundraising activities. The incumbent will act as the primary interface with external investors, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, maintaining investor relationships, and assisting in strategic financial planning to facilitate the company’s expansion and funding goals.

Responsibilities

• Investor MIS & Reporting: Design and manage monthly/quarterly investor MIS reports, including financial performance, KPIs, variance analysis, cash runway, and unit economics. Standardize reporting templates for equity investors, lenders, and internal management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Financial Modeling & Business Projections: Develop and maintain comprehensive 3-statement financial models (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with scenario and sensitivity analyses. Prepare business projections for fundraising, lender appraisals, and internal budgets. Model unit economics across various business verticals.
• Fundraise Support – Equity: Prepare and update data room documentation, respond to due diligence queries from VCs, PE funds, family offices, and sovereign funds. Track fundraising milestones, investor pipeline, and follow-up actions.
• Fundraise Support – Debt: Prepare appraisal notes, projected cash flow statements, covenant compliance trackers, and support working capital and loan documentation. Monitor debt covenants and flag early warning signals.
• Investor Relations & Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for existing investors, draft updates, board materials, and AGM/board decks. Maintain contact calendars and relationship management trackers.
• Budgeting, Variance Analysis & Business Partnering: Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, conduct monthly variance analysis with management commentary, and collaborate with operations teams to validate assumptions.
• Systems, Data Integrity & Process Improvement: Own and enhance MIS systems and dashboards, standardize data collection from multiple locations, and automate recurring reports to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: CFA, MBA in Finance from top or mid-tier colleges, or CA. A combination of CFA and MBA is preferred.
• Experience: 6-7 years of post-qualification experience in dynamic organizations within sectors such as agritech, infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, or B2B marketplaces.
• Technical Skills:
  • Financial modeling and business forecasting
  • Expertise in BI, Business Objects (BO), and AI tools
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and presentation creation
  • Ability to extract and convert data from accounting systems into MIS reports
• Operational Skills:
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to articulate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience interacting with VC or PE firms, especially during Series B and C funding rounds
• Exposure to investment banking in India
• Knowledge of debt instruments, covenant management, and financial due diligence
• Experience with automation tools and dashboards for real-time reporting

Experience

• 6 to 7 years of relevant experience in finance, investor relations, or corporate finance roles within fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations
• Proven track record of supporting fundraising activities, investor communication, and financial modeling

Environment

• The role is based in Pune, with a typical office setting. The position may involve collaboration across multiple locations and remote communication with investors and internal teams. The work environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability and proactive engagement with various stakeholders.

Salary

• Compensation will be aligned with industry standards and candidate experience.

GrowthOpportunities

• The role offers a pathway to head the Investor Relations department, playing a strategic role in future fundraising, investor engagement, and potentially leading the company’s IPO process.

Benefits

• Not specified in the provided details.