Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Function Setup & Leadership

• Establish the Finance function from scratch including policies, SOPs, internal controls, and governance framework.
• Design and implement finance organization structure aligned with business objectives.
• Implement ERP, Loan Management System, and reporting infrastructure.
• Develop financial control framework and ensure operational efficiency.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on financial and business matters.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop financial models to support business strategy and growth.
• Monitor business performance including profitability, cost, and portfolio performance.

3. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with:
• Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
• Companies Act, 2013
• Reserve Bank of India NBFC guidelines

4. Treasury & Fund Management

• Establish and manage treasury function including borrowing strategy and liquidity management.
• Raise funds from banks, financial institutions, and capital markets.

5. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with applicable NBFC regulations and regulatory filings.
• Monitor capital adequacy, leverage, and prudential norms.
• Manage regulatory reporting and filings with RBI.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and consultants.

6. Taxation

• Ensure compliance with corporate tax, GST, and TDS regulations.
• Manage tax planning and optimization.
• Handle tax assessments, audits, and regulatory matters.

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and manage the following team members:
• Manager FP&A
• Manager Accounting & Taxation
• Manager Treasury
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performance finance team.
• Establish performance goals and accountability framework.

8. Process, Controls & Governance

• Implement internal financial controls and risk management framework.
• Develop SOPs and policies for finance operations.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance culture.

9. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with CEO and leadership team for business decision support.
• Present financial performance to Board and senior management.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, consultants, and regulators.

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

Experience

• 15+ years of relevant Finance experience
• Minimum 5+ years in leadership role
• Mandatory experience in NBFC, Banking, or Financial Services
• Experience in setting up Captive Finance or NBFC will be highly preferred