Senior Finance Associate

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Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Finance Associate who will play a hybrid role between accounting and business analysis. The ideal candidate will not just manage numbers, but also derive insights, create MIS dashboards, and act as a finance partner to our startup clients. This role requires strong analytical skills, an understanding of business dynamics, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to founders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting, tax complainces and finance processes for client companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review MIS reports, financial dashboards, and reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for clients.
• Interact directly with founders and senior stakeholders to present insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate with client teams, auditors, and internal Startup Movers teams to ensure smooth finance operations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Highlight key business and financial risks/opportunities through data-driven analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA / MBA (Finance) / CMA with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience OR CA (Inter) / CMA (Inter) with 3–5 years of experience in MIS and accounts.
• Hands-on experience in preparing MIS reports, variance analysis, and business dashboards.
• Strong grasp on accounting and business analysis
• Basic knowledge of GST, TDS and Income Tax
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with founders and explain numbers in business language.

Skills Required

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, etc.)
• Exposure to accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Business acumen with a founder-focused mindset.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with startup founders and leadership teams.
• Exposure to multiple industries and high-growth companies.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with steep learning opportunities.
• Career progression towards Strategic Finance roles.