Head of Finance

# Head of Finance ## Company Overview *Not specified.* ## Job Summary We are seeking a **hands-on Head of Finance** to lead the finance function for a **high-growth consumer business** operating within a **complex, multi-entity environment**. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong financial controllership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing financial governance, improving cash-flow visibility, building scalable processes, and enabling profitable growth. The role involves working closely with senior management to develop a robust, accountable finance team capable of supporting the company's next phase of expansion. ## Responsibilities - **Financial Controllership and Governance** - Lead accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closures, and ensure the preparation of accurate financial statements. - Oversee group consolidation and reporting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. - Strengthen internal financial controls, manage statutory audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting. - Establish standardized processes and robust governance frameworks to support business growth and future capital-market readiness. - **Business Finance and Performance Management** - Own budgeting, annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning. - Partner with business leaders to monitor revenue, gross margins, operating costs, and profitability. - Drive variance analysis, management reporting, and provide actionable financial insights. - Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling, scenario planning, and commercial analysis. - **Treasury, Liquidity, and Working Capital** - Lead treasury operations, liquidity planning, and working capital management. - Build reliable rolling cash-flow forecasts covering a 90–180-day horizon. - Integrate business plans, purchase orders, inventory commitments, payment terms, and collections into cash-flow planning. - Strengthen receivables and payables management to ensure efficient utilization of working capital. - **Finance Transformation and Process Excellence** - Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation. - Improve the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of financial reporting and consolidation. - Establish clear process ownership, accountability, and control mechanisms across finance functions. - Drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and execution quality through a people, process, and technology-led approach. - **Team Building and Leadership** - Lead and develop the finance organization, including controllership, tax, compliance, audit, treasury, receivables, payables, and business finance teams. - Strengthen middle-management through capability development, clear ownership, and strategic hiring. - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership. - Develop a scalable finance operating model to support future organizational growth. ## Qualifications - **Educational Qualification:** Chartered Accountant (CA) - **Experience:** 12–14 years post-qualification experience in finance leadership roles. - Strong expertise in **financial controllership, business finance, and multi-entity reporting**. - Prior experience in **e-commerce, retail, D2C, or consumer businesses** is highly preferred. - Proven track record in managing **consolidation, audits, taxation, compliance, and treasury** functions. - Demonstrated proficiency in **cash-flow forecasting, working capital optimization, budgeting, and profitability management**. - Experience in **improving finance processes, strengthening controls, and operational efficiencies**. - Ability to **lead and develop teams** while remaining hands-on with critical deliverables. - Excellent **stakeholder management, commercial judgment, and problem-solving skills**. - Strong understanding of **financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning**. ## Preferred Skills - Experience with **financial automation tools and ERP systems**. - Knowledge of **capital markets and fundraising processes**. - Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence at senior levels. - Ability to operate effectively in a **fast-paced, high-growth environment**. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ## Experience - **12–14 years** of relevant experience in finance leadership roles. - Experience working in **multi-entity, complex organizational structures**. - Prior exposure to **high-growth consumer sectors** such as e-commerce, retail, or D2C. ## Environment - The role is based in **Mumbai**. - The work environment involves **collaborating with senior leadership** and managing cross-functional teams. - The position may require **occasional travel** or flexible working arrangements depending on business needs. - The work setting is primarily **office-based**, with a focus on strategic leadership and operational management. ## Salary *Not specified.* ## Growth Opportunities *Not specified.* ## Benefits *Not specified.*