Finance Business Partner – Software as a Service (SAAS) and IT Scaleups Nexg2en CFO is seeking a dynamic and hands on Finance and Operations Manager to join the team, reporting directly to the CFO partner, and play a pivotal role in supporting all aspects of finance in an exciting journey with SAAS startups AND technology driven scaleups as Virtual CFO’s As the Finance Manager, you will be a key member of the CFO team working of multiple virtual CFO mandates, providing essential support to the CFO. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic financial decisions of the business and be part of a fast-paced, collaborative startup and growing IT company environment. If you are someone who is passionate about working in a product- based SAAS start-up, technology driven scaleups and thrive on learning, then we are looking for you. Come join us. In this role, you will have the responsibility of leading a team and managing finance, budgeting & forecasting with cross functional collaboration and business stakeholder management, compliances, and financial analysis & planning along with ensuring smooth day to day operations. Key Responsibilities:  Day to Day Operations :  Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures for all finance operations processes.  Manage & oversee daily operations of the Finance and accounting team (Inhouse or Outsourced).  Monitoring & Analysing accounting data & prepare financial statements and MIS timely.  Review ledgers & co-ordinate with the team for book closure activities (monthly, quarterly & annual).  Revenue assurance and Accounts receivable. Ensuring all invoices are raised and revenue booked on time.  Collections management and maintaining relations with the debtors. Ensure the Customer facing teams have UpToDate information to assist on collections/ other contract discussions.  Financial Planning and Analysis:  Collaborate with the CFO to develop financial models, budgets, and forecasts and scenario plans.  Analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to drive business decisions (financial review decks, reports & dashboards)  Pricing Support, Unit Economics  Segment reporting and profitability analysis by Channel, revenue stream, geography and customer.  Manage and decide on revenue recognition for all revenue streams (Subscription, Professional Services)  Help in setting Company targets, monitoring and ensuring timely corrective actions.  Support preparation of the company's budget.  Liaison with departments on monthly budget utilization; prepare variance analysis.  Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.  Fund Raising Execution:  Preparation of Financial Models  Data room creation and financial due diligence - Own and complete due diligence- as and when required by investors/ potential investors.  Business Valuation  Financial highlights and updates for quarterly business review (QBR) with investors.  Reporting and Compliance:  Ensure books of accounts of the company are always correct and up to date with a fast and accurate monthly book close.  Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.  Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.  Coordinating with various consultants and ensuring all the compliance- labour and commercial (GST, TDS, Advance Tax) are regularly complied with. GST and TDS compliances are taken care of, including all reconciliations.  All ROC and RBI filings- as and when notified are duly completed.  Compliance related to specific events- like fundraising, are taken care of.  Own up and close audit- Statutory and Internal.  Cash Flow Management:  Manage cash flow and liquidity to optimize working capital.  Implement strategies to support the company's financial health.  Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs and available funds for investment.  Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.  Maintain banking relationships.  Cross-functional Collaboration:  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to align financial strategies with business goals.  Support the development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs). Qualifications:  Qualified CA/MBA - with 3 to 5 years post qualification experience.  Proven experience in finance roles in a startup and growing IT services environment is highly desirable.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of MS Excel, power point and BI tools (desirable) Preferred Skills:  Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis.  Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analyses to management, team management, multi-tasking.  Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced startup and growing IT Services culture.