Head of Finance & Compliance

Head of Finance & Compliance | High-Growth SaaS + Ops Startup | Noida (Hybrid)

Company Overview:

Our client is a rapidly scaling, VC-backed SaaS + operations-led startup headquartered in Noida, solving complex problems across technology, data, and services.

About the Role:

Head of Finance & Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance

• Lead long-term planning, capital allocation, and financial strategy.
• Optimize unit economics and profitability across business units.
• Own investor reporting, scenario planning, and due diligence readiness.

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Build a modern FP&A function for rapid, data-driven decisions.
• Work cross-functionally to influence top-line growth and cost efficiency.
• Translate strategy into measurable financial models and forecasts.

Accounting & Reporting

• Own financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and statutory compliance (India + international).
• Ensure timely and accurate MIS, P&L, and cash flow statements.
• Drive financial discipline and internal controls.

Legal & Compliance

• Oversee commercial agreements, contracts, NDAs, and employment documents.
• Ensure end-to-end legal and regulatory compliance with support from external counsel.
• Build scalable processes and risk frameworks for growth.

Team & Culture

• Lead and mentor the Finance & Legal team.
• Collaborate with People & Culture teams on ESOPs, compensation, and compliance.
• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in ownership and outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of experience, with 8–10 years in a finance leadership role in fast-growing startups.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must.
• Experience with P&L ownership, audits, investor reporting, and fundraising prep.
• Background in SaaS + Ops models preferred.
• Hybrid pedigree (Big 4 + startup) is ideal.
• Strong financial modeling, systems thinking, and compliance know-how.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a bias for scalable systems.

If this sounds like you, please click apply or drop a note on AsthaSingh@aquissearch.com for a confidential chat.