Chartered Accountant (Finance Core) – Strategic Finance

Job description : About Sudarshan

Sudarshan is one of India’s fastest-growing defense technology companies, delivering advanced defense solutions to strengthen national security.

Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (CFO Track)

Location : Chembur, Mumbai

Experience : 3–6 years | Education : CA preferred / MBA Finance / CFA

(2 years is okay with relavant skills )

About the Role

At Sudarshan Techno Solution Pvt. Ltd., a fast-scaling technology and defense solutions company, we are looking for a strategic and analytically strong FP&A Manager to partner closely with leadership in driving financial control, forecasting, and long-term business accounting planning. This role is designed for a high-potential individual on a CFO-track who can bring financial clarity, insight, and discipline to a multi-vertical company operating at the intersection of innovation, government projects, and high-impact technology delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Business Strategy

Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-project financial modeling.

Work closely with founders and BU heads to drive financial discipline and long-term planning.

Build data-driven dashboards and board-level presentations to monitor cash flow, profitability, and runway.

Financial Control & Data Analysis

Oversee and strengthen financial controls across all departments and project lifecycles.

Review books of accounts (Tally or ERP), vendor / client ledgers, and payment cycles.

Conduct trend analysis, financial health checks, and ratio-based diagnostics.

Business & Investment Intelligence

Support founders in business valuation, investor readiness, and funding analysis.

Benchmark competitor financials and prepare reports for expansion decisions.

Work with external consultants for audits, compliance, and investor due diligence.

Process Automation & Operational Finance

Improve and institutionalize SOPs and project-specific financial processes.

Introduce automation in reporting using advanced Excel, Power BI, or ERP tools.

Ensure all documentation is clean, auditable, and aligned with financial best practices.

Red Flag Reporting & Escalation

Set up systems to proactively raise red flags in case of project-level financial bottlenecks, overdue receivables, or vendor delays.

Regularly publish MIS summaries and variance reports.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Chartered Accountant (CA) strongly preferred. MBA Finance / CFA (Level 2+) also considered.

3–6 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or financial strategy roles (preferably from a consulting, SaaS, startup, or manufacturing background).

Strong command over Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, ERP systems, and modern BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Prior exposure to valuation models, budgeting processes, and investor decks is a strong plus.

Based near Chembur / Govandi / Navi Mumbai or willing to work from our Chembur office full-time.

What You’ll Gain

A high-impact seat at the table with founders and business leaders.

A 360° view of business operations, supply chain, and government engagements.

Direct exposure to high-growth sectors like defense, drone-tech, homeland security, and AI-led solutions.

Opportunity to become Finance Head / CFO within 2–3 years based on performance.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Work Location : In person