Job Title - Head of Finance

Location: Mumbai (Head Office - Ghatkopar)

Reporting to: Founders / CEO

About MakeO (toothsi | skinnsi):

MakeO is India's leading clinical beauty and wellness tech brand, transforming how millions experience self-care. Through toothsi (smile makeovers with clear aligners) and skinnsi (dermatology-led skin & laser treatments), we combine cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to deliver world-class results at home and in our growing network of clinics.

- Market Leader: India's #1 at-home clinical beauty & wellness brand, with a fast-expanding offline footprint.

- We are backed by some of the world's most respected investors - Eight Roads Ventures, Fidelity, 360 One Wealth Management, Paramark Ventures, Siddhanth Partners, and JM Financial - who share our vision of building a category-defining consumer-tech leader.

- Omnichannel Play: Rapidly expanding into offline with flagship studios and FOFO models, complementing our tech-driven at-home services.

- Growth Strategy: Exploring strategic M&A opportunities to consolidate leadership in beauty-tech.

- Fast Growth: 3000+ employees, 2M+ customers served, operations across major metros.

- With the trust of global investors and the first-mover advantage in a $20B+ market, MakeO offers senior leaders the chance to shape the future of beauty and wellness in India.

- As the Head of Finance, you won't just oversee numbers - you'll help shape the future of MakeO. This is a high-impact leadership role working closely with the founders and leadership team, driving the company's next phase of growth and transformation.

- You will lead financial strategy, corporate governance, and business planning across a fast growing, multi-entity group while ensuring world-class financial controllership and compliance.

- Beyond core finance, this role demands strategic partnership - from influencing business decisions, managing investor relationships, and unlocking capital efficiency, to enabling bold growth bets through M&A, fundraising, and expansion.

- We are looking for a leader who can blend strategic foresight with financial rigor, and who is excited to build a category-defining consumer-tech company alongside passionate founders, global investors, and a mission-driven team.

- This is not just a finance role - it's an opportunity to define the financial architecture of a market leader in beauty and wellness tech, and to leave your mark on one of India's most exciting growth stories.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Controllership:

- Lead financial accounting, reporting, audits, and tax operations across all entities.

- Ensure regulatory compliance, consolidation, and governance across group structures.

- Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.

Core Finance & Strategy:

- Define and execute long-term financial strategy in alignment with hyper-growth plans.

- Own corporate finance, P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.

- Drive fundraising (equity & debt), investor relations, and capital allocation.

- Lead M&A, due diligence, valuations, and preparation of investment materials for PE/strategic partners.

Management Reporting & Insights:

- Deliver sharp MIS, dashboards, BI tools, and data-driven insights.

- Partner cross-functionally with CXOs to track KPIs, profitability, and ROI.

- Build a culture of data-led, financially disciplined decision-making.

Business Projects & Transformation:

- Lead financial due diligence and investor engagement processes.

- Oversee Information & Investment Memorandums, valuation exercises, and strategic analyses.

- Champion cost-saving, revenue assurance, and process streamlining projects.

- Drive ERP, Data Warehouse, and BI tool implementation for advanced analytics.

Taxation, Compliance & Treasury:

- Oversee direct & indirect taxation across a complex group structure.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance frameworks.

- Manage treasury operations, cash flows, and banking relationships.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with founders, board members, and investors as a trusted financial advisor.

- Present board reports, investor decks, and business reviews with clarity and impact.

- Build, mentor, and scale a world-class finance team.

- Enable cross-functional alignment and financial discipline across the organization.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) (Tier 1 preferred).

- 8+ years of progressive finance leadership in consumer-tech, D2C, healthcare, or start-up ecosystems.

- Proven success in fundraising, investor relations, and strategic finance.

- Deep expertise in financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and ERP/BI implementation.

- Strong leadership presence with exceptional stakeholder management and analytical skills.