Head of Finance

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About the Role:

An exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance leader to join a purpose-driven organization in the air purification and filtration space. The ideal candidate will take charge of financial planning, compliance, reporting, and process automation, playing a key role in guiding the company’s financial health and operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term strategic financial planning
• Align financial plans and KPIs with organizational goals

2. Accounting, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of MIS, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports
• Oversee statutory compliance including GST, TDS, ROC, and Income Tax filings
• Liaise with external auditors and consultants to ensure clean, timely audits

3. Direct & Indirect Tax Management

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with GST and Income Tax regulations
• Prepare and file all relevant returns accurately and on schedule
• Stay updated on statutory tax changes and integrate them into processes
• Reconcile 2A/2B statements and optimize input tax credit (ITC) utilization
• Manage tax assessments, queries, and litigation

4. Process Automation & Tools

• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting tools (Zoho Books, ERP, or Tally Prime)
• Automate recurring processes such as payroll, invoicing, vendor payments, and financial reporting

5. Cost Control & Project Visibility

• Design and implement cost tracking and variance analysis reports by project
• Monitor working capital efficiency, credit control, and vendor payouts
• Collaborate with project and sales teams to improve margin visibility and cost management

6. Team Management & Development

• Mentor and lead the finance team to build digital maturity and cross-functional coordination
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, speed, and business ownership

Education & Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance

Experience:

• 9+ years in core finance roles
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership capacity within growth-stage or manufacturing-focused companies

Key Competencies:

• Proven expertise in financial systems (Zoho, ERP, or Tally Prime)
• Business acumen with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong understanding of project-based costing and budget control
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

KPI Expectations (First 6–12 Months):

• Achieve 100% automation of recurring financial tasks by Q3 FY25–26
• Deliver clean, timely MIS reporting within the first 60 days
• Implement a complete project cost tracking system within 90 days
• Improve internal coordination metrics by 50% within 6 months

Perks & Benefits:

• Work alongside an innovative and impact-focused team
• Strong learning and leadership development opportunities
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked rewards