Finance Manager

About goSTOPS

goSTOPS is a vibrant chain of youth hostels redefining travel for India's Gen Z. With quirky, aesthetic spaces across 35+ destinations, we are building more than stays we are shaping a youth culture of community, exploration, and creativity.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Finance Manager FP&A & Taxation who will drive financial planning, business performance analysis, and ensure strong tax compliance. The role requires working closely with business, operations, and accounting teams to drive data-backed decision making, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Business Finance

- Drive revenue growth and cost optimization initiatives with business and operations teams.

- Prepare weekly and monthly performance dashboards with variance analysis vs plan/forecast.

- Analyze financial data and create business insights to support strategic decision-making.

- Evaluate new business proposals and expansion plans from a financial and control standpoint.

- Build financial models and scenario analysis for different business strategies.

- Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and P&L analysis.

- Identify risks and opportunities in business performance and recommend actions.

Taxation & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with GST and TDS regulations and stay updated with changes in tax laws.

- Prepare and file GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, Annual Return including 9C).

- Manage TDS compliance including deduction, deposit, and return filing.

- Perform GST reconciliation (2A, 2B vs Books) and 26AS reconciliation.

- Maintain proper documentation of challans, returns, and tax records.

- Provide tax advisory support to management on operational decisions.

Controls, Processes & Audit

- Strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.

- Design systems to capture granular operational and financial data for analysis.

- Support GST and tax audits with required documentation and reconciliations.

- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.

- Work cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy and process alignment.

What Were Looking For

Education: CA (Finance)

Experience: 36 years of experience in FP&A, Business Finance, or Finance & Taxation. Experience in startups, hospitality, travel, or consumer businesses is preferred. Experience in CA firms or taxation roles is an advantage.

Skills Required

- Strong financial analysis and business modelling

- Solid knowledge of GST, TDS, and direct tax compliance

- Good understanding of P&L and cost structures

- Strong Excel and financial reporting skills

- Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking

- Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders

Systems

Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as NetSuite / Oracle and tax platforms like Web-E will be preferred.

Why Join Us

- Work in a high-growth travel startup

- Opportunity to shape finance strategy and systems

- Exposure to business finance, taxation, and operations