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Role Summary: As the Head of Finance , you will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, ensuring fiscal discipline, and enabling scalable, profitable growth. You will oversee financial planning, forecasting, risk management, investor relations, compliance, and day-to-day finance operations, while playing a pivotal role in shaping long-term vision. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership ● Lead the development of financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals. ● Partner with the CEO and leadership team on key business decisions, fundraising, and strategic planning. ● Drive financial performance through data-driven insights and cost optimization. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) ● Build and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and KPIs to support business objectives. ● Analyze business trends, unit economics, and performance metrics across departments. ● Develop and oversee budgeting, variance analysis, and scenario planning. Fundraising & Investor Relations ● Lead capital raise processes (equity and debt), including financial modeling, due diligence, and investor presentations. ● Maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and financial stakeholders. ● Ensure transparent, timely, and accurate financial reporting for investors and the board. Accounting & Compliance ● Oversee accounting, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance activities. ● Implement strong internal controls and financial governance policies. ● Ensure compliance with all statutory laws and financial regulations (Indian and international as applicable). Cash Flow & Working Capital Management ● Optimize cash flow cycles in a capital-efficient manufacturing environment. ● Manage working capital requirements, credit controls, vendor payments, and receivables. Technology & Systems ● Work closely with product and tech teams to integrate finance into digital platforms. ● Lead implementation or upgrades of ERP and financial systems to support scale. Team Leadership ● Build and lead a high-performing finance team. ● Provide mentorship, training, and professional development to team members. Qualifications & Skills: ● CA with 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. ● Experience in a tech-enabled, manufacturing, or high-growth startup environment (fashion or supply chain is a plus). ● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. ● Experience in equity fundraising, investor management, and M&A preferred. ● Proficiency in financial tools, ERPs, and reporting platforms. ● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and dynamic environment. Show more Show less
