Finance Controller

The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in leading the finance function, driving compliance, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role demands strategic financial acumen along with a hands-on approach to day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced digital business environment.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory norms.
• Maintain accurate financial statements, MIS, and other reporting dashboards.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting.
• Partner with business teams for P&L ownership and cost optimization.
• Monitor KPIs, cash burn, and unit economics.
• Oversee direct & indirect tax filings, assessments, and reconciliations (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
• Manage internal, statutory, and investor audits.
• Optimize working capital, fund utilization and handle banking operations.
• Prepare cash flow projections and liquidity planning.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes and implement robust SOPs and reporting systems.
• Lead automation initiatives with product/tech teams.
• Manage a team of finance professionals and work cross functionally with other teams.  

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller / Senior Finance Manager in a digital-first, high-growth company (preferably health tech or ecommerce).
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, tax laws, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience in using Tally, Zoho, or ERP systems.
• Experience in fundraising, investor reporting, and board-level presentations is a plus.