Fantail - Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Pre-series A Startup
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on finance professional to partner with the founders and drive financial discipline across the organization. You will move beyond traditional accounting to become a business partner who safeguards our financial health.
Your primary mandate is to own the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), optimize our Working Capital to extend runway, and rigorously manage the P&L to ensure sustainable growth and healthy unit economics.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning, Control & Strategy
- Design and implement robust financial policies, SOPs, and approval workflows appropriate for the company's stage to prevent leakage and ensure compliance.
Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with high-level insights and KPI tracking.
2. Working Capital & Cash Management
- Cash Flow Mastery: Own the cash flow forecast (13-week and long-term). Actively manage the cash conversion cycle to maximize liquidity.
- Receivables & Payables: Oversee AR/AP processes. Negotiate favorable payment terms with vendors and ensure timely collections from clients to optimize the cash position.
- Banking & Treasury: Manage banking relationships, credit lines, and treasury investment strategies to ensure capital is working efficiently.
- Inventory/Stock (if applicable): Monitor inventory turnover ratios and work with operations to prevent capital from being tied up in dead stock.
3. Compliance & Fundraising Support
- Tax & Statutory: Ensure 100% compliance with local tax laws (GST/VAT, TDS, Corporate Tax) and manage statutory audits.
- Due Diligence: Act as the financial lead during future fundraising rounds, managing the data room and responding to investor due diligence inquiries.

Who You Are
- Experience: 3-5 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Education: CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Expert in financial modeling (Excel/Google Sheets) and modern finance tools (Zoho Books).
- The "Startup Mindset": You are comfortable with ambiguity and willing to roll up your sleeves-whether it's strategic planning or processing a complex invoice.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Build the financial DNA of a growing company from the ground up.
Culture: A transparent, fast-paced environment where your strategic input directly shapes the business direction.