Vice President Finance

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic financeleader to join our leadership team as AVP/VP -

Finance . The idealcandidate will be a seasonedChartered Accountant with 10- 12 years of

experience, ideally in high-growth startups.You will play a key role in managing fundraising activities, investor relations, financial planning, and overall financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & CapitalStrategy:

• Lead the planning and execution of equity fundraising (Series A-C and beyond) and structured debt raising initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with VCs, privateequity funds, NBFCs, banks, and ultra-HNI networks.
• Manage end-to-end due diligence, term sheet negotiations, and legal documentation for fundraise activities.
• Innovate financial instruments tailoredto company needs(e.g., structured debt, supplier financing).

Investor Relations:

• Act as the primary liaisonwith current and potential investors.
• Ensure timely and transparent investor communication with monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Prepare investor presentations, updates,and responses to ad-hoc data requests.
• Drive strategic storytelling around company performance and vision to maximize valuation.

Controllership & Compliance:

• Oversee timely statutory and internal audits in coordination with Big Four firms.
• Lead development and enforcement of internal controls, accounting policies, and governance processes.
• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance, including GST, TDS, FEMA, and company law.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Own end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Analyze business driversand implement cost-saving strategies across functions.
• Design and monitor KPIs, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a lean working capitalcycle and healthycash flow with DSO/NPA targets.
• Build & mentor a high-performing finance team acrossFP&A, controllership, and legal.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to simplify finance-related processes for businessunits.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1012 years of relevantexperience.
• Prior exposure to VC fundraising, debt structuring, and investor management.
• Proven experience workingin a high-growth startupenvironment.
• Strong grip on financial systems,ERP tools, and automation workflows.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in turning aroundstressed financial operations.
• Exposure to global financingstructures or cross-border fund raising.
• Background in strategic financeconsulting or IR for listed entities.