Finance Manager

Finance Manager

CEO

Finance & Accounting

Kozhikode - Onsite

Company Description

OPPAM Wellness Pvt Ltd is Kerala’s leading inclusive mental health platform, operating

across 40+ countries. We are dedicated to breaking mental health stigma and making

therapy accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive. Backed by a passionate

community of mental health professionals and advocates, OPPAM has supported over

5,000+ service seekers with 24/7 care. Our approach is deeply compassionate,

intersectional, and rooted in the belief that mental health support should be available to

everyone, everywhere

Role Description

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of

Oppam.me, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and timely reporting. This role

will support strategic decision-making by producing forecasts, budgets, financial

analyses, and maintaining financial health. Given Oppam’s nature (online therapy,

subscription/corporate/campus wellness, content, app/web/ERP), the Finance Manager

will also liaise with operations, growth, tech, and legal to ensure integrated financial

management

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions: ledger entries, accounts payable,

accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, expense reimbursements and vendor

payments.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper reconciliation (bank, payment

gateways, app stores, etc.).

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet,

Cash Flow).

• Generate management reports / dashboards that provide insights into financial

performance, variances vs budgets/forecast, cost centers (therapy sessions,

content, operations, marketing, etc.).

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with department heads

(Operations, Marketing, Academy, Growth, Tech).

• Prepare rolling forecasts; update forecasts based on actuals, changing business

conditions (e.g. fluctuation in session volumes, therapist payouts, etc.).

• Monitor budget vs actual spending; provide variance analysis and propose

corrective measures.

• Model scenarios (e.g. different growth or pricing strategies) to guide

decision-making

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage and forecast cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations (therapist

payouts, payments to vendors, payroll, platform / infrastructure costs).

• Monitor receivables / payables cycles; ensure collections and vendor payments are

timely.

• Oversight of payment gateway reconciliations, refunds / cancellations / package

expiry etc.

4. ERP & Systems Integration

• Support implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of ERP / Financial

software (if applicable) so that financial operations are automated, efficient,

auditable.

• Ensure that transactional data from app, web, subscription / corporate / campus

services are integrated properly with finance systems.

• Improve / build financial processes / controls via ERP: purchase orders, expense

approvals, invoice workflows, etc.

5. Pricing, Revenue & Cost Analysis

• Analyze pricing / package structure (individual therapy, couples, corporate wellness,

subscription, campaigns) for profitability.

• Monitor revenue recognition patterns, adherence to policies (e.g. pre-payments,

refunds).

• Analyze cost drivers (therapist costs, platform / tech costs, marketing spend,

content production, overheads) and recommend cost optimization.

6. Compliance, Audit & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with local laws / regulations: GST, income tax, TDS, payroll taxes,

etc.

• Prepare and file statutory financial returns / regulatory submissions.

• Liaise with external auditors; facilitate audits; respond to auditor queries.

• Maintain internal controls to prevent misuse, fraud, and ensure transparency.

7. Financial Policies & Controls

• Establish or refine financial policies and procedures (expense policies, authorization

levels, vendor payment terms, reimbursements, etc.).

• Ensure adherence to authorization / approval workflows.

• Monitor and enforce internal control framework; conduct periodic checks / audits

internally.

8. Strategic & Decision Support

• Provide financial insights / analysis to senior management to support strategy

(growth, expansion into new service verticals, app features, tech investments, etc.).

• Participate in setting financial targets, pricing, cost vs benefit analysis of new

initiatives.

• Support business cases / investment proposals for new programs (e.g. increasing

therapist base, wellness packages, technology enhancements).

9. Team Management

• Lead and mentor the senior accountant and others to ensure their professional

growth and strong performance.

• Ensure capacity building, training, process documentation, and knowledge sharing to

enhance the team's skills and overall efficiency.

10. Risk Management & Forecasting of Financial Risks

• Identify financial risks (currency, payment gateway chargebacks, default by clients

/corporates, delays in payments, regulatory changes).

• Propose mitigation strategies.

• Maintain reserves / safety buffers where needed.

What We Offer

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization making a real impact in mental health and

wellbeing.

• Work closely with passionate teams across operations, marketing, tech, and therapy.

• Opportunity to build financial systems, influence business strategy, and grow with a

fast-scaling brand.

• Attractive compensation with a supportive, flexible, and wellbeing-focused work

environment.