Financial Controller

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Financial Controller to lead and structure our finance and accounts function. This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives in a build-from-scratch environment and can establish robust systems, controls, statutory processes, and reporting frameworks across a fast-growing organization. You will be the go-to person for everything finance.

Key Responsibilities

• - Build and lead the finance team from the ground up
• - Design and implement scalable finance processes, systems, and controls
• - Streamline current operations and bring best practices to financial management
• - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• - Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost control measures
• - Present periodic financials and business insights to the CSO and leadership team
• - Ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations tax, GST, ROC, audit, etc.
• - Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies
• - Oversee all financial audits and filings
• - Build a robust MIS and reporting infrastructure
• - Deliver timely and accurate reports for management and investor review
• - Automate data capture and improve analytical insights across locations
• - Work closely with operations, HR, and business heads to drive financial efficiency
• - Support strategic decisions with data-backed financial insights
• - Travel periodically to ensure financial oversight across locations

Key Requirements

• - 7–10 years of hands-on experience in finance and accounts, preferably in fast-growing startups, retail, or hospitality
• - Strong grasp of statutory laws, audits, compliance frameworks, and financial governance
• - Proven experience in building finance departments or processes from scratch
• - High attention to detail with ability to work independently
• - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• - Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• - Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
• - MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification (optional if CA)
• - Experience with finance software/tools like Zoho Books, Tally, QuickBooks, etc.
• - Exposure to multi-location operations and financial consolidation