Business Finance Lead

As a Business Finance Lead for a Startup, you will have the end-to-end responsibility for business finance, focusing on Business Impact, Compliance, Process Excellence, Investor decks, and Finance Reporting & Insights. Your role will involve overseeing financial control, risk management, compliance, and ensuring the proper tracking and recording of the flow of money. Additionally, you will establish systems and procedures to support effective program implementation. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee the month-end closure procedure. - Support the Business Management Office in determining business priorities and trade-offs. - Provide financial insights to drive accountability, efficiency, and growth opportunities. - Handle budgeting, forecasting, and planning for P&L on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis, including detailed variance analysis. - Collaborate with support orgs like HR and Communications to drive business initiatives and ensure P&L accountability. - Supervise all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. - Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with finance and tax-related processes. - Act as the head of the Audit Committee to address queries between Management & Auditors. - Prepare Investor Decks and Reports as required. Qualifications Required: - Chartered Accountant/MBA with 8-12 years of relevant work experience. - Strong presentation skills for communicating financial results to management and influencing others. - Leadership skills to drive and navigate changes within the team. - Ability to impact stakeholders and collaborate effectively across different groups. - Prior experience of at least 3 years in Business Finance within a startup environment. If you believe you meet the qualifications and are a good fit for this role, kindly share your CV with a cover note addressing the specified criteria.,