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 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 perspective.
• Build and maintain a robust Management Information System (MIS) for internal reporting and prepare investor decks, board reports, and financial dashboards for key stakeholders.
• Ensure strict compliance with Company Law, SEBI, RBI, and other financial regulations while managing statutory audits and liaising with auditors to maintain financial transparency.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: CA (Chartered Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: 12+ years 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 ERP financial systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with investors, auditors, and legal teams.
• Experience in managing fundraising, M&A, and corporate restructuring is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Proven ability to drive financial decisions and be a strategic leader.
• Experience in developing ROI frameworks and payback models.
• Familiarity with direct and indirect tax matters, including GST and income tax.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in finance, with a focus on business finance and financial planning & analysis.

Environment

• The role is based in Mumbai, India. It may involve a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on company policies and project requirements.

Salary

• Salary range is not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to drive key financial decisions in a high-growth company and work with a dynamic leadership team shaping the company's future.

Benefits

• Not specified.