Finance Manager

Reporting To: Co-Founder

Experience: 4–7 years with hands on experience in FP&A + Treasury + Compliance preferably in growth-stage startups or mid-sized enterprises

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Strategy

• Prepare annual operating plans (AOPs) and rolling forecasts in collaboration with founders.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews against budget (vs actuals) with detailed commentary on variances.
• Design financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions (capex, pricing, etc).

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead preparation of Monthly MIS reports for internal stakeholders and investors.
• Coordinate quarterly/annual reporting and liaise with auditors (Statutory, Internal, and Tax auditors).
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, PF, PT, TDS, and other statutory filings.

3. Accounting & Controls

• Oversee end-to-end accounting, including timely closure of monthly books.
• Implement and monitor procurement controls, approval workflows, and cost discipline.
• Ensure accuracy in inventory, COGS, and capitalization of R&D or asset-intensive costs.

4. Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flows daily and forecast short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
• Lead working capital financing activities including:
• Preparation of financial packages for banks/NBFCs
• Managing lender relationships
• Ensuring compliance with loan covenants, interest payments, renewals

5. People & Payroll

• Oversee monthly payroll processing, employee reimbursements, full & final settlements.
• Ensure timely and accurate PF, ESI, TDS, PT filings for all employees.
• Work with HR to optimize CTC structures and tax planning for employees.

6. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operations & procurement teams to optimize vendor payments, pricing, and spend.
• Assist founders in board prep, fundraising diligence, and financial analysis for new projects or business lines.
• Help assess cost-saving opportunities, vendor negotiations, and margin enhancement.

Skills & Qualifications

• CA / MBA Finance preferred (or relevant experience in startup/mid-sized companies)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and reporting standards (Ind-AS/IFRS not mandatory but preferred)
• Familiarity with Tally and ERP systems
• Strong Excel / financial modelling and data analysis skills
• Prior exposure to banking relationships and debt fund-raising (working capital loans, CC/OD, etc.)
• A hands-on attitude with a mindset to scale finance processes as the company grows

Skills Required
Compliance, Treasury, Income Tax, Excel, Tds, Gst, Pf, Financial Modelling, Working Capital Management, Pt, Companies Act, banking relationships, Tally, Financial Reporting, Ifrs