Financial Controller

Cent Health

Preventive. Predictive. Personal.

Job Description

Finance Controller

Finance & Accounts • Full-time • Koramangala, Bengaluru

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years

Finance & Accounts

REPORTING TO CFO

Direct leadership access

ABOUT CENT HEALTH

Cent Health is a next-generation preventive health-tech platform focused on detecting serious diseases before symptoms appear. By combining advanced diagnostics, AI, and deep health data, Cent Health helps individuals identify risks for conditions like cancer, heart disease, and stroke at an early stage.

Founded by the team behind Practo, Cent Health is on a mission to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive and preventive care.

ROLE SNAPSHOT

Role

Finance Controller

Location

Clayworks, 371, 1st Cross Rd, Koramangala 3 Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034

Department

Finance & Accounts

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience

5+ years, including at least 2 years in a leadership/controllership role

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to own and build the finance function at Cent Health. This is a high-ownership role for someone who can operate hands-on across accounting, compliance, treasury, and financial planning while also partnering closely with the founders on strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with a strong grip on Indian statutory compliance, financial reporting, and startup-stage financial operations, who thrives on building structure and process from the ground up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS reports and dashboards for leadership
• Drive cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives
• Support fundraising with financial models, investor reporting, and due diligence

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely book closures monthly, quarterly, and annual
• Oversee statutory compliance including GST, TDS, PF, PT, and ROC filings
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards (Ind AS) and strong internal controls

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and banking relationships
• Oversee vendor payments, payroll disbursement, and reconciliations
• Monitor and optimize cash burn in line with runway planning

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits end-to-end
• Strengthen internal financial controls and risk mitigation frameworks
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Build and mentor a growing finance & accounts team
• Partner closely with the CEO, founders, and cross-functional leaders on financial strategy
• Liaise with investors, banks, and external stakeholders as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have Skills

• Strong command of accounting principles, Ind AS, and Indian statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, PT, ROC)
• Hands-on experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and MIS reporting
• Proven experience managing statutory, internal, and tax audits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and an ownership mindset

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance & accounts, with at least 2 years in a leadership/controllership role
• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) qualification preferred
• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
• Experience in healthcare, health-tech, or consumer-facing startups is a plus

Tools & Systems

• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Strong command of MS Excel / Google Sheets for financial modeling
• Familiarity with payroll and compliance tools is a plus

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• High ownership and accountability
• Strong integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in an early-stage setup

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial closures
• Compliance adherence — zero statutory defaults
• Budget vs. actual variance
• Cash flow and working capital efficiency
• Audit closure timelines

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up at a high-growth health-tech startup
• Direct visibility and access to founders and leadership
• Competitive compensation, based on experience
• Collaborative, ownership-driven work culture