Vice President Finance

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to head and supervise the accounting and finance operations of a diversified group of companies. The role will be responsible for ensuring real-time accounting accuracy, strengthening financial controls, driving automation, managing treasury and banking operations, supporting fundraising initiatives, and leading strategic finance activities including budgeting, MIS, due diligence, and financial structuring. The incumbent will act as the second line to the Group Finance Head and will lead a team handling multiple entities across the group.

Group Accounting & Financial Control

• Oversee accounting operations of multiple group companies and ensure accurate, real-time bookkeeping.
• Review day-to-day accounting transactions and guide teams for continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely closure of books and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Implement SOPs, financial controls and accounting governance.
• Drive automation and process improvements.

MIS, Budgeting & Cash Flow Management

• Develop monthly MIS for management review.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor cash flows, working capital and liquidity.
• Provide analytical insights on financial performance.

Treasury, Banking & Fund Raising

• Manage treasury, banking, payments and forex.
• Lead fund-raising initiatives and banking relationships.
• Support crop finance, debt management and capital structuring.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and statutory audits.
• Ensure regulatory, tax and accounting compliance.
• Close audit observations within timelines.

Strategic Finance & Due Diligence

• Support M&A, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Lead financial due diligence and financial structuring.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor finance teams across multiple entities.
• Coordinate with business heads and senior leadership.

Must-Have Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 1520+ years post qualification experience (excluding CA firm experience).
• Experience in Service/AMC/diversified group companies.
• Must have handled conglomerate finance and accounting.
• Strong exposure to treasury, fund raising, due diligence and financial structuring.
• Hands-on experience with Tally.
• Experience managing multiple entities.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Treasury Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Audit & Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills