Senior Finance Manager

Company Description Freshly is focused on revolutionizing the quick supply chain for fresh produce by delivering high-quality products at lightning speed. The company is backed by prominent VCs, founders, and angels in India, ensuring a strong and supportive environment for innovation and growth. Role Description We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Manager to lead our finance, accounts, and compliance function. This is a core team role where you'll work directly with the founders to establish the financial foundation of a high-growth company. From building processes to driving investor reporting and ensuring regulatory compliance, you will shape the financial culture at Freshly from the ground up. Key Responsibilities As the Finance & Compliance Lead, you will be responsible for: Finance & Accounting: End-to-end ownership of financial operations, including bookkeeping, financial statements, and reconciliation. Compliance & Audits: Lead all tax filings, audits, and regulatory compliance matters. Systems & Controls: Set up and optimize financial systems, internal controls, and operational processes from scratch. Budgeting & Reporting: Create and manage budgets, prepare MIS reports, and coordinate with investors on financial metrics. Payroll & Contracts: Manage payroll, vendor payments, commercial agreements, and day-to-day financial operations. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a Tier-1 institution. 4–5 years of relevant experience in finance, compliance, or financial operations. Strong sense of ownership and a bias for action—you're hands-on, resourceful, and solution-driven. Love for clean books, timely reporting, and building scalable systems. Comfort with ambiguity and experience in fast-paced, early-stage environments.  Why Join Us? Be part of the core leadership team in a category-defining startup. Work directly with the CEO and founding team. Full autonomy and zero bureaucracy—your work will directly shape the company. Competitive salary and strong learning curve. Join us in building something that truly matters—a fresh take on the future of food and biotech. Ready to take ownership of finance at one of India’s most exciting new brands? Let’s build Freshly. Together. Show more Show less