Finance Manager

GrowthPal is a fast-growing Series A startup helping companies scale through strategic growth initiatives. We're building for the long term and are looking for people who enjoy ownership, solving problems, and working closely with leadership to create impact.

We're looking for a Finance Manager who wants to do more than accounting, audits, and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the founders and help build a scalable finance function as the company grows. You'll be involved in financial planning, MIS reporting, fundraising support, investor readiness, commercial decision-making, compliance, and process improvement across the business. This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and

WHY JOIN GROWTH PAL? Work directly with founders and leadership team Opportunity to build and improve finance processes from scratch Exposure to fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence High visibility and ownership across the business Opportunity to influence key business decisions Fast-paced startup environment with significant learning opportunities Potential to grow into a larger finance leadership role as the company scales

Accounting & Financial Management Manage end-to-end accounting operations of the company Oversee bookkeeping, journal entries, ledger scrutiny, and account reconciliations Ensure timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Coordinate with auditors for statutory audit, internal audit, and due diligence processes

MIS Reporting & Financial Analysis Prepare monthly MIS reports, management reports, and financial dashboards Track budgets, expenses, profitability, and key financial metrics Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to management Support founders and leadership with financial planning and business decision-making

Contract Review & Commercial Support Review commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and MSAs Coordinate with legal and business teams for contract finalization Payroll & HR Support Coordinate payroll processing and employee reimbursements Support onboarding and exit formalities from a finance and compliance perspective

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable financial and corporate laws and regulations Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and other statutory compliances Ensure timely filing of returns, challans, and statutory reports Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and legal advisors

Taxation Oversee direct and indirect taxation matters Ensure accurate computation and timely payment of taxes Coordinate tax assessments, notices, and departmental queries

Fundraising & Investor Compliance Support fundraising activities, investor reporting, and financial due diligence Prepare financial data rooms, projections, and supporting documents Ensure compliance related to investment transactions, ESOPs, and shareholder documentation

Process Improvement & Internal Controls Develop and strengthen internal financial controls and processes Improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency