Job Title : Finance Lead (Head - Finance and Accounts, Procurement).
Reporting To : Head-Operations, Dotted Line - CEO
Reported By : 02 Resources (Executive Range 2-4 Years; 1-2 Years)
Job Nature : Full time, Diversity Position.
Relevant Experience : 12-15 years of experience in Finance / Accounts.
Software Exposure : SAP (Experience of Both Execution (Mandatory) / Implementation (Desirable) Exposure).
Job Summary :
The Finance Lead (Finance and Accounts) will be a key member of the leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial, legal, and compliance functions, and overseeing procurement functions of the company. The role demands strong expertise across financial strategy, accounting, taxation (indirect and direct), closure of financial statement and regulatory reporting, and risk management.
The Finance Lead will act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Board, ensuring sustainable growth and financial discipline while driving operational excellence in finance.
Key Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership :
- Provide strategic financial leadership and insights to support business growth and profitability.
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team on FPNA, and expansion initiatives.
- Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Financial Management & Reporting :
Oversee preparation and presentation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS, and statutory requirements.Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with IT consulting / contracting norms (e.g., fixed-price, T&M, milestone-based contracts).Drive effective working capital management, cash flow planning, and treasury operations (including Accounts receivables and Accounts payables)Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with strict adherence to timelines.Contracts & Commercials :
Review, structure, and negotiate client and vendor contracts to safeguard commercial, legal, and tax positions.Ensure financial implications of contractual terms are clearly assessed and reported.Taxation & Compliance :
Oversee Direct and Indirect Taxation (Income Tax, GST, where applicable).Lead Transfer Pricing strategy, documentation, and compliance for domestic and international operations.Ensure timely statutory filings, audits, and regulatory compliances with Indian and international authorities.Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies on financial matters.Risk & Governance :
Establish robust internal controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management policies.Drive corporate governance standards and ethical business practices for Procurement activities as well as finance activities.Supervise and Direct Procurement Function of Organization.Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measuresDesired Skills :
Expertise in SAP in daily work, implementation knowledge is optional / desirable.Proven experience in Finance Function (As Lead / Manager Finance / Lead Finance of Mid-Sized Organization).Strong project management skills with the ability to manage function independently.Excellent communication skills in both English.Experience in managing business stakeholders and preparing MIS / Dashboards for BOD.Qualifications :
Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.10-12 Years (Strictly) of senior financial leadership experience, preferably in IT services, consulting, or technology sectors. (CFO-1, CFO-2, Lead Finance at Organization Level shall be preferred).Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and scaling operations in a growth-stage or mid-size company.12-15 years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.Industry Experience :
Prior experience in IT Consulting, IT Services firms strongly preferred.Work location : Hybrid work model, either Pune or Hyderabad
Notice period : Joining within 30-45 days
Time zone
Selected candidate is required to work as per India Time (IST) 90% of time / European Time (CET / GMT) 10% of time.5 Days / Week; As of now, we are operating out of home but whenever resource shall be called in office then arrangement shall be of 3 Days from Office / 2 Days from Home(ref : iimjobs.com)
