Head of Finance

About BHIM

Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) is a payment app that enables simple, quick, and easy transactions using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). With the BHIM app, you can make direct bank payments to anyone on UPI using their UPI ID or by scanning their QR code. You can also request money from a UPI ID through the app.

Pioneered and developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), BHIM was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on December 30, 2016. The app aims to promote financial inclusion and make India a digitally empowered society.

Job Description – Head of finance

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 15+ years in Finance leadership roles, preferably in fintech, payments, or app-based businesses.

About the Role

Head Of finance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Define and implement financial strategy aligned with company goals.

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.

• Provide insights on business performance, unit economics, and ROI of new initiatives.

. Revenue & Accounting

• Ensure timely and accurate closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.

• Establish strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.

Audit, Compliance & Taxation

• Lead statutory, internal, and regulatory audits.

• Ensure compliance with RBI, NPCI, SEBI, and other regulatory requirements.

• Manage direct and indirect taxation, including GST, TDS, and international taxation (if applicable).

Stakeholder Management & Board Engagement

• Prepare and present MIS, board decks, and investor updates.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

• Drive fundraising, investor relations, and capital structuring where required.

Finance Operations (PO & Invoice Journey)

• Implement systems to ensure timely payment cycles, vendor management, and cash flow optimization.

• Digitize finance processes for efficiency and compliance.

Risk Management & Treasury

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.

• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Optimize cost structures without compromising growth.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of fintech/app-based business models and revenue frameworks.

• Expertise in accounting standards, taxation, and compliance.

• Excellent financial modeling, business analytics, and MIS reporting.

• Proven track record in board presentations and investor relations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on approach with ability to set up processes from scratch.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.

• 15–20 years of experience in Finance, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles.

• Experience in fintech, digital payments, or app-based companies is highly desirable