Vice President - Finance - Private Equity Funded Startup - CA

VP Finance - PE Funded Startup - CA

- Take overall responsibility and ownership of the Finance function of the organization.

- Represent the organization as its financial spokesperson to the Board and Investors; Play a key role in all Corporate Actions - Fund Raise, M&A and Investor Exit.

- Manage and develop the Finance and Accounting team across Business Units.

- Control and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans and capital structure.

- Decide on investment/M&A strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.

- Participate in key decision making with Leadership team of the organization and share insights on financial implications of such decisions.

- Create Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in close consultation with Business Heads and Group CEO, and monitor adherence to the AOP.

- Oversee and manage cash flows to ensure smooth running of the business.

- Prepare, review, analyse and present monthly financial reports including monthly P&L and cash flow, plan vs actuals by Business Units.

- Manage Tax planning and related compliances covering both Direct and Indirect Taxes.

- Ensure compliance with the law and company's policies. Review and approve all compliance filings.

- Perform risk management by analysing the organization's assets and liabilities.

- Anchor and manage internal and external audits for all group legal entities by leading third party auditors.

- Monitor and ensure all Finance processes are executed on time with accuracy, plan and implement process enhancements.

- Manage vendor relationships, set up and oversee the company's finance IT system.

Key Requirements :

- CA with 15-20 years total accounting or finance experience.

- Proven experience as CFO, or a relevant finance leadership role.

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance related issues.

- Ability to strategize and solve problems.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication and people skills.

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial tools.

- Experience of working in Venture Capital or Private Equity backed company preferred.