Group Finance Manager

Job Description

Position: Group Finance Manager Location : Navi Mumbai (Onsite) Engagement Type : Full-Time Experience Required : 8–15 Years Education : Full-time MBA in Finance (Mandatory) Start Date : Immediate About the Group We are a fast-growing talent-tech and leadership ecosystem , comprising three synergistic ventures— ExoTalent, LinkCxO, and LeadersEdge —that are transforming the way organizations hire, engage, and empower leadership talent. Together, our businesses span AI-led recruitment, CxO platforms, and executive search , with a shared commitment to quality, technology, and scale. Company Overviews & USPs 🔹 ExoTalent – AI-Enabled Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) ExoTalent is a full-service RPO firm with over 11 years of track record, serving 100+ enterprise clients across 11 industries. Known for delivering scalable and intelligent hiring solutions , ExoTalent is trusted by CHROs and business leaders to close mid-to-senior level hiring mandates with speed and precision. What Sets Us Apart: 🧠 AI-Powered Talent Mapping: GenAI tools + multi-source crawlers for high-relevancy candidate matching 👥 Advanced Candidate Management System (CMS): Smoother pre-onboarding, exit support, and lower drop-offs 📊 Proven Impact: Reduced hiring costs by 55% and improved TATs by 33% 🌍 Pan-India presence (Navi Mumbai HQ + Noida, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai) and international offices in Netherlands & South Africa 🔧 Deep domain focus in automotive, manufacturing, pharma, infra, and tech 🔹 LinkCxO – The Exclusive Platform for Senior Leaders & CxOs LinkCxO is a premium, AI-powered platform dedicated to senior and C-suite professionals . With over 30,000 verified members , we aggregate high-quality leadership jobs, curated events, and AI-personalized insights —creating India’s most focused leadership ecosystem. What Sets Us Apart: 💼 10,000+ Live CxO/Senior-Level Jobs across industries 📅 CxO-Centric Events & Webinars in one consolidated platform 🧠 AI-Aggregated Business Insights from thousands of trusted sources 🤖 Targeted Leadership Mapping for companies hiring senior professionals 🌐 A one-stop platform to hire, engage, and retain leadership talent 🔹 LeadersEdge – Executive Search & AI-Based Talent Mapping LeadersEdge is a premium executive search and leadership advisory firm , driven by data and powered by AI. We work with boardrooms, promoters, and CHROs to solve complex leadership hiring challenges through insight-led search, talent mapping, and market intelligence . What Sets Us Apart: 🎯 AI-Based Talent Mapping: Target-company-led, location-specific, role-focused search 🌍 Global execution experience for C-suite and leadership roles 🔬 Assessment-driven approach to talent identification 🤝 Trusted by top industrial, infra, and new-age tech firms for confidential leadership hiring 💡 Expertise in succession planning, diversity hiring , and cross-border leadership searches Role Overview As Group Finance Manager / Head , you will lead the financial strategy and operations across all three entities. This is a foundational role combining fundraising, forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and investor readiness . You will work closely with the Founders and Chairman to define and execute a financial roadmap that aligns with the Group’s ambitious growth plans. Key Responsibilities 💰 Fundraising & Investor Relations Lead Series A/B fundraising and structured debt/equity processes Prepare and own investor decks, data rooms, financial models, and due diligence support Liaise with investors, VCs, family offices, and strategic partners Partner with legal and compliance teams to close term sheets and shareholding agreements 📊 Financial Strategy, Forecasting & Modelling Build integrated financial models spanning P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows for all 3 entities Drive financial forecasting and scenario planning aligned with business objectives Present financial performance, KPIs, and strategy insights to the leadership team 📈 Budgeting, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead annual budgeting cycles for each business unit Set up financial KPIs, cost controls, and reporting dashboards for cross-entity reviews Monitor burn rate, working capital, and unit economics across services and tech initiatives 💼 Cash Flow & Treasury Management Oversee fund movement, vendor payments, receivables, and cash reserves Manage relationships with banks, NBFCs, and payment partners Optimize cash utilization for investments, payrolls, and infra scaling ✅ Compliance, Audits & Financial Governance Ensure end-to-end statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance (GST, TDS, ITR, MCA, etc.) Lead financial audits and internal control systems across group companies Build scalable SOPs for finance, accounting, payroll, and intercompany transactions Who You Are ✅ 10–18 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, fundraising, or investment banking ✅ Hands-on with financial modelling, investor reporting, due diligence, and data rooms ✅ Prior exposure to startup, SME, or PE/VC-backed environments (preferred) ✅ Ability to manage group-level finance across multiple entities and geographies ✅ Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and board-level presentation skills 🎓 Full-time MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute or Chartered Accountant (CA) What We Offer 🚀 Lead the financial engine of a high-growth, multi-vertical talent-tech ecosystem 🌍 Direct collaboration with industry leaders & ex-CxOs from Capgemini, Vedanta, and ISB 📈 Pivotal role in scaling operations and raising funds for next-gen expansion 💼 Path to CFO / Finance Head designation as the organization scales ❤️ Culture of ownership, transparency, and cross-functional leadership Leadership Team The group is led by industry stalwarts with deep expertise in HR, leadership, and tech-enabled recruitment: Rajesh Padmanabhan – Group Chairman | Ex-CHRO at Capgemini, Vedanta, Welspun Gyanesh Kumar – Co-Founder | ISB (PGPMAX) & IIM-A alumnus, 20+ years in tech, talent & consulting Hema Gupta – Co-Founder | 17+ years in executive search for industrial and infra sectors Satyajit Iyer – Senior Partner | 25+ years in global HR leadership (Capgemini, RIL, Coca-Cola) Ready to Build the Financial Future of Talent-Tech? 📩 To Apply, Reach Out to: 🌐 www.exotalent.in | www.linkcxo.com | www.leadersedge.in