Head of Finance (Fundraising)

Head of Finance (Finance + Investment)

Job Title: Head of Finance (Strategic Growth)

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Job Mission

You will lead the company's financial strategy, operational rigor, and capital allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Capital Strategy:

  Lead the preparation for future funding rounds (Seed, Series A). Develop and refine the

  investor narrative, financial models, and diligence materials

  . Advise the leadership team on optimal capital structure (debt vs. equity).

• Strategic Financial Planning:

  Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans and ensure rigorous

  ROI analysis

  across all departments.

• Financial Operations & Compliance:

  Own the end-to-end finance, accounting, and compliance functions. Ensure timely and accurate reporting, tax compliance (

  GST, TDS

  ), and maintenance of robust internal controls.

• Growth & Unit Economics:

  Deeply analyze

  unit economics (LTV, CAC, Payback)

  across all verticals (B2C, D2C). Identify opportunities for revenue leakage prevention and profit optimization.

• System & Team Leadership:

  Implement and automate financial systems (ERP, MIS) to support scale. Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing finance and accounting team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• VC/PE Background (Mandatory):

  You have

  7+ years

  of progressive experience, including a significant tenure as an

  Investment Analyst, Investment Associate, Principal, or Vice President

  within a leading

  Venture Capital or Private Equity

  firm.

• Fundraising Expertise:

  Proven expertise in the end-to-end fundraising process,

  financial due diligence

  , and building complex valuation models for high-growth tech startups.

• Financial Acumen:

  Exceptional proficiency in

  financial modeling, valuation methodologies

  , and structuring complex debt and equity transactions.

• Startup Operator:

  Strong operational finance experience, including accounting, compliance, and managing the financial function within a high-growth startup environment.

• Industry Fit:

  Previous experience in consumer tech, D2C, or hyperlocal services is highly preferred.

• Impact:

  A track record of driving operational efficiency and providing strategic insights that directly led to profitable revenue growth.