Head - Finance - CA

About the Role:

We are hiring for an early stage, profitable consumer business based in Mumbai. The organization is looking for a finance leader who can drive a mix of controllership, business finance, and fundraising, while working closely with the founders on scaling the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.

- Partner directly with business leaders on strategic initiatives, investment cases, and growth opportunities.

- Present business performance, insights, and recommendations to the CEO, board, and senior leadership team.

- Act as a thought partner to challenge assumptions, evaluate risks, and ensure robust decision-making.

Corporate Finance & Growth Strategy:

- Drive capital allocation, fundraising, and investor relations strategy.

- Lead financial due diligence, scenario analysis, and long-term planning.

- Provide insights on market trends, competitive positioning, and strategic growth opportunities.

Financial Control & Governance:

- Ensure strong compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks.

- Oversee accounting, audits, tax, and regulatory requirements with internal teams and external advisors.

- Continuously improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process scalability.

Leadership & Influence:

- Mentor and build a high-performing finance team with scalable systems.

- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team.

- Engage effectively with the board and external stakeholders, demonstrating credibility and the ability to hold ground in strategic discussions.

- Evolve into a broader leadership role with increasing ownership of finance and operations.

Reporting & Financial Insights:

- Manage the end-to-end MIS process, providing precise reporting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

- Monitor liquidity by tracking burn rates and runway to ensure the leadership team has absolute visibility into working capital.

- Develop board materials and investor communications, distilling complex financial results into a compelling narrative regarding performance and future outlook.

- Function as the lead liaison for investor diligence while overseeing that all statutory audits and reporting remain compliant and timely.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification strongly preferred; CFA/MBA Finance a plus.

- 810 years of experience in corporate finance, business finance, investment banking, or consulting.

- Strong track record in financial modeling, capital raising, and strategic problem solving.

- Demonstrated ability to work with boards, investors, and senior leadership teams.

- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to step into a CFO role in the near future.