Job Description

FINANCE

• Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Lead the overall Finance function, aligning financial strategy with business objectives and growth plans.

  • Partner with CEO and Board on financial and risk management.

• Budgeting & Financial Planning

  • Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments
  • Monitor budget utilization and conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast).
  • Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning

• Financial Planning & Control

  • Oversee budgeting, financial modeling, MIS reporting, and performance analytics.

  • Implement strong internal financial controls and governance frameworks.

  • Safeguard company assets and ensure optimal utilization of financial resources

• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (Income Tax, GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing, etc.).

  • Manage compliance with SEZ regulations and related fiscal benefits.

  • Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and liaison with regulatory authorities.

  • Ensure adherence to central and state regulations

  • Oversee compliance related to employee matters including agreements, contracts, disciplinary actions, terminations, settlements, statutory dues, and dispute handling in coordination with HR.

• Risk Management & Governance

  • Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework.
  • Ensure adequate finance and accounting controls across the organization.
  • Oversee treasury operations, working capital management, and foreign exchange exposure (if applicable).
  • Establish policies to prevent financial leakage, fraud, and compliance risks.

• Team Leadership

  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive automation and digital transformation within finance processes.

ADMINISTRATION

• Provide strategic oversight to the Administration function, ensuring clear role allocation, accountability, and timely delivery of services.
• Ensure seamless support to internal stakeholders by monitoring service quality of vendors such as housekeeping, transport, security, cafeteria, and facility maintenance agencies.
• Liaise with government and semi-government bodies (e.g., electricity boards, telecom authorities, municipal departments) to ensure uninterrupted services and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee upkeep, infrastructure maintenance, and safety standards across all office premises, ensuring security systems are robust and fully operational.
• Drive cost optimization within administration by monitoring expenses, eliminating wastage, and implementing efficiency-focused controls.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Provide strategic oversight of IT operations, ensuring 24×7×365 infrastructure readiness.

• Ensure business continuity through robust IT governance, system reliability, data security, and disaster recovery preparedness.

• Coordinate with IT Operations Management (ITOM) to ensure IT teams are fully equipped and supported to perform efficiently and meet service level expectations.

• Oversee IT asset lifecycle management including procurement approvals, vendor coordination, maintenance, renewals, and compliance with company guidelines.

• Maintain accurate IT asset records, optimize technology investments, and control IT-related costs while ensuring scalability to support business growth.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 15–20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO/Head of Finance).
• Prior experience in IT product / SaaS / technology companies is essential.
• Strong knowledge of SEZ compliance, tax structures, and multi-state statutory regulations.
• Experience in fundraising, investor management, and board reporting preferred.
• Proven track record in financial transformation and scaling finance functions.

Business Skills

Expertise / Specialized Knowledge

• Costing and Budgeting.

• Financial orientation

• All statutes applicable to Finance, HR and Admin as per Indian laws.

• Good in Compliance & SEZ

• Professional and pragmatic approach to Human Resource Management

• IT related knowledge w.r.t. hardware, communication as well as application aspects

• Knowledge of market rates for functional related services/ purchases.

• Negotiating skills.

• Project Management

• Report preparation/ generation