Head of Finance

As the Head of Finance reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals. This includes analyzing market trends and business performance to establish achievable financial targets. You will lead the budgeting process, ensuring efficient resource allocation and utilizing advanced financial modeling to anticipate cash flow needs. Identifying and mitigating financial risks, such as interest rate volatility and foreign exchange fluctuations, will be a key part of your role. You will also ensure compliance with RBI regulations and safeguard against fraud. Maintaining accurate financial reporting in line with SEBI guidelines, the Companies Act, and GST requirements will be essential to build investor confidence. In your capacity, it is crucial to identify cost-saving opportunities by optimizing operations and reducing overhead expenses. Implementing lean financial practices to enhance margins will be necessary. You will oversee investment decisions, assess risks, and explore funding options like venture capital and debt financing. Evaluating expansion projects for long-term profitability will also fall under your purview. Furthermore, you will evaluate financial risks and business valuations for M&A activities and facilitate seamless integration post-merger to expand market share and diversify offerings. Experience in preparing and managing IPO and related activities, as well as managing bankers and investors, will be expected. The qualifications for this role include a CA/MBA in Finance, a minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management (preferably in growing mid-sized companies), proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP) and advanced financial modeling techniques. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills, understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning, as well as knowledge of raising capital outside traditional lines of credit are also required.,