Finance Strategy & Operations Lead

As a dynamic Finance Strategy & Operations Lead, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial governance, driving analytical insights, and supporting long-term business scalability. Your responsibilities will include: - Overseeing core accounting activities to ensure accuracy and adherence to statutory and regulatory standards. - Managing month-end and year-end closing activities for timely and error-free reporting. - Ensuring compliance with GST, income tax, and other financial regulations. - Leading the creation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections. - Tracking budget vs. actual performance and delivering actionable insights to leadership. - Collaborating with business units to align financial plans with operational priorities. - Conducting variance analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and financial risk assessments. - Building and refining financial dashboards and models to guide strategic decisions. - Partnering with HR on salary structures, bonuses, reimbursement policies, and statutory deductions. - Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and stakeholders. - Developing investor-ready decks, financial summaries, and compliance documentation. - Maintaining records of investor transactions, funding rounds, and governance updates. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or related field; CA-Inter or MBA (Finance) preferred. - 5+ years of experience in financial planning, reporting, or controllership roles. - Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and audit processes. - Skilled in budgeting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. - Hands-on experience with tools such as Zoho Books, Tally, QuickBooks, or equivalent ERP systems. - Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with BI/dashboard tools. - Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and confidently. - Detail-driven, process-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-growing environments. - High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous optimization.,