The posting
Head of Finance
## Company Overview Not specified.
## Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance to lead the finance function for a high-growth consumer business operating within a complex, multi-entity environment. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial controllership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing financial governance, improving cash-flow visibility, building scalable processes, and enabling profitable growth. The role involves working closely with senior management to develop a robust, accountable finance team capable of supporting the company's next phase of expansion.
## Responsibilities - Financial Controllership and Governance - Lead accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closures, and ensure the preparation of accurate financial statements. - Oversee group consolidation and reporting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. - Strengthen internal financial controls, manage statutory audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting. - Establish standardized processes and robust governance frameworks to support business growth and future capital-market readiness.
- Business Finance and Performance Management
- Own budgeting, annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
- Partner with business leaders to monitor revenue, gross margins, operating costs, and profitability.
- Drive variance analysis, management reporting, and provide actionable financial insights.
- Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, scenario planning, and commercial analysis.
- Treasury, Liquidity, and Working Capital
- Lead treasury operations, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
- Build reliable rolling cash-flow forecasts covering a 90–180-day horizon.
- Integrate business plans, purchase orders, inventory commitments, payment terms, and collections into cash-flow planning.
- Strengthen receivables and payables management to ensure efficient utilization of working capital.
- Finance Transformation and Process Excellence
- Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation.
- Improve the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of financial reporting and consolidation.
- Establish clear process ownership, accountability, and control mechanisms across finance functions.
- Drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and execution quality through a people, process, and technology-led approach.
- Team Building and Leadership
- Lead and develop the finance organization, including controllership, tax, compliance, audit, treasury, receivables, payables, and business finance teams.
- Strengthen middle-management through capability development, clear ownership, and strategic hiring.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
- Develop a scalable finance operating model to support future organizational growth.
## Qualifications - Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Experience: 12–14 years post-qualification experience in finance leadership roles. - Strong expertise in financial controllership, business finance, and multi-entity reporting. - Prior experience in e-commerce, retail, D2C, or consumer businesses is highly preferred. - Proven track record in managing consolidation, audits, taxation, compliance, and treasury functions. - Demonstrated proficiency in cash-flow forecasting, working capital optimization, budgeting, and profitability management. - Experience in improving finance processes, strengthening controls, and operational efficiencies. - Ability to lead and develop teams while remaining hands-on with critical deliverables. - Excellent stakeholder management, commercial judgment, and problem-solving skills. - Strong understanding of financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning.
## Preferred Skills - Experience with financial automation tools and ERP systems. - Knowledge of capital markets and fundraising processes. - Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at senior levels. - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
## Experience - 12–14 years of relevant experience in finance leadership roles. - Experience working in multi-entity, complex organizational structures. - Prior exposure to high-growth consumer sectors such as e-commerce, retail, or D2C.
## Environment - The role is based in Mumbai. - The work environment involves collaborating with senior leadership and managing cross-functional teams. - The position may require occasional travel or flexible working arrangements depending on business needs. - The work setting is primarily office-based, with a focus on strategic leadership and operational management.
## Salary Not specified.
## Growth Opportunities Not specified.
## Benefits Not specified.
