Head of Finance

Nova Nova

10 years

0 Lacs

goregaon maharashtra india

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Skills Required

finance agility scalability optimization drive strategy risk planning budgeting forecasting accounting payroll taxation inventory flow pricing scaling controls fundraising governance compliance audit management transparency leadership communication

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About the Role

Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:
Drive financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
Partner with the CEO/Board to provide insights on growth, profitability, and risk management.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Provide actionable insights through financial modeling, MIS, and dashboards.
Operational Finance:
Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounting, AR/AP, payroll, taxation, and treasury.
Optimize working capital, inventory financing, and cash flow management.
FMCG-Specific Focus:
Manage trade spends, distributor margins, pricing, and promotions from a profitability perspective.
Track channel performance, supply chain costs, and retail expansion economics.
Startup/Scaling Experience:
Build finance processes and controls from ground up with scalability in mind.
Fundraising experience (equity, debt, VC/PE, banks/NBFCs) and investor relations.
Comfort with ambiguity, ability to create systems in a rapidly changing environment.
Governance & Compliance:
Ensure statutory compliance (GST, Income Tax, Companies Act, FEMA, etc.).
Establish internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management frameworks.
Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

CA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
10years of experience
, with at least:
5+ years in
FMCG finance leadership roles
.
Exposure to
startups or fast-scaling businesses
.
Proven expertise in P&L management, fundraising, cost optimization, and financial controls.
Strong stakeholder management (CXO, Board, Investors, Banks, Auditors).
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Attributes

Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to balance growth and profitability.
Hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

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