Finance Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead the finance operations for our India entity, from setup to ongoing management.

This role demands strong technical expertise in Indian compliance, FP&A, and global reporting standards, coupled with hands-on execution skills.

You will be the key link between the India entity and the global finance team, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

Entity Setup & Process Design

- Lead the finance workstream for India entity setup, including registration, banking, tax registrations (GST, PAN, TAN), and designing compliant finance processes.

- Establish finance function for new or scaling entities, covering policies, chart of accounts, workflows, and governance frameworks.

Accounting & Compliance

- Oversee accurate bookkeeping, month-end close, and statutory financial reporting in line with IND-AS, IFRS, and US GAAP (for consolidation).

- Manage statutory compliance including GST, TDS, Companies Act requirements, PF, and other labor laws.

- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for audits, ensuring clean and timely outcomes.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Own the end-to-end FP&A process: budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, headcount planning, and variance analysis.

- Prepare MIS reports, management decks, and performance dashboards for regional and global leadership.

Cash & Treasury Management

- Monitor cash flow, manage fund transfers between parent and subsidiary, handle foreign remittances, and ensure RBI/FEMA compliance.

- Oversee vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and financial discipline across operations.

Systems & Controls

- Lead the implementation or enhancement of finance systems (Zoho, QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.), including workflow automation and reporting.

- Design and enforce robust internal controls to mitigate risk, prevent fraud, and ensure audit readiness.

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Partner with HR on payroll and benefits, Legal on contracts, and Procurement on vendor onboarding from a finance compliance perspective.

- Act as the finance point-of-contact for internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance/Accounting) from a recognized institution.

- Experience: 6-10 years in finance and accounting, preferably in a global or matrixed environment.

- Proven track record in India entity setup, statutory compliance, and FP&A.

- Strong knowledge of TDS, GST, FEMA, and the Companies Act.

- Exposure to cross-border transactions and consolidation reporting.