About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned Head of Finance to lead the finance function for a rapidly scaling, offline-heavy business with complex operations. The ideal candidate brings deep financial stewardship, strong operational rigor, and experience running finance for asset-intensive, multi-entity, or project-based environments .
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for financial planning, controllership, cashflow discipline, treasury management, and enabling the company to scale sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Capital Planning
- Lead long-term financial planning for an asset-heavy model, including capital allocation, depreciation cycles, and ROI analysis.
- Build frameworks for capex planning, optimization, and project feasibility .
- Partner with leadership on investment models, payback periods, and expansion planning.
2. Cashflow, Treasury & Working Capital
Drive strong cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury management .Build mechanisms to tightly manage receivables, payables, inventory, and capex disbursements.Ensure financial readiness for scale, including efficient banking relationships.3. Controllership, Governance & Compliance
Own the complete controllership agenda — books closure, audits (internal & statutory), policies, and financial discipline.Ensure compliance across GST, TDS, ROC, and other regulatory frameworks.Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and adherence to processes.4. FP&A, Budgeting & Performance Management
Lead annual operating plans, budgeting cycles, and monthly business performance reviews.Build dashboards and MIS that provide visibility on unit economics, asset returns, project profitability, and cost structures.Partner with business teams for forecasting, scenario modelling, and financial insights.5. Multi-Entity / Project-Based Finance
Manage consolidated financials for multiple entities, SPVs, or project streams .Set up governance, allocation methodologies, and financial reporting at project level.Ensure clarity in inter-company transactions, cost accounting, and shared services.6. Cross-Functional Leadership
Work closely with operations, supply chain, and business heads to enable expansion and efficiency.Build and mentor a high-quality finance team and institutionalize best-in-class processes.What We’re Looking For
CA with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.Strong experience in offline-heavy, operationally complex, or asset-intensive businesses (e.G., retail, healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, F&B, or infrastructure-lite models).Deep understanding of :Capital planning & depreciation cyclesAsset-heavy P&L structuresCashflow & treasuryMulti-entity consolidationProject-based accountingStrong fundamentals across controllership, FP&A, compliance, and financial processes .Ability to operate both at strategic and execution levels — “hands-on, structured, and insight-driven.”High ownership, first-principles thinking, and comfort with fast-learning environments.