Director / AD of Finance

Job Title:

Location:

Position Summary:

The Director / Associate Director of Finance will play a key leadership role in overseeing the full spectrum of financial operations, planning, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of financial systems, and experience managing large finance teams in high-growth or E-commerce environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Drive long-term financial planning and business strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with C-level executives to support business expansion, pricing, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Identify growth opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies using financial modeling and scenario planning.

Financial Operations & Controls:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, working capital management, and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial and MIS reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Monitor cost structures, optimize margins, and drive profitability initiatives.

Team Management & Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team of 25+ members across multiple functions (FP&A, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, taxation, audit, compliance).
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and audit standards.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Tech & Process Optimization:

• Drive automation of finance processes through ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).
• Collaborate with technology and operations teams to digitize financial workflows and enhance reporting systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) or MBA in Finance from a Tier 1 Institution (e.g., IIMs, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR, or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Must have managed a team of 25 or more in a fast-paced, scaling organization—preferably in E-commerce, manufacturing, or logistics-heavy sectors.
• Proven track record of leading budgeting, strategic finance, and compliance in a complex business environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of E-commerce, B2B & B2C sales models, and supply chain cost structures.
• Excellent command over financial analysis, scenario modeling, and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficient in ERP systems, BI tools, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.