Vice President - Finance - Fintech

Vice President - Finance

Leadership Opportunity - CFO Succession Track

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 15 - 20 years (indicative)

Qualification: CA or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced and commercially oriented finance leader to join a growing, technology-led business serving India's large MSME ecosystem.

The organisation operates a portfolio of business software solutions across billing, accounting, inventory management, sales automation and accounting automation. With an established customer base and an expanding product ecosystem, the business is entering its next phase of growth and is looking to strengthen its financial leadership.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the founders and senior leadership team, taking ownership of the overall finance function while playing a strategic role in business planning, financial performance, fundraising and investor relationships.

The position is envisaged as a succession leadership opportunity, with the potential to grow into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role over the next 3 - 4 years, based on performance and organisational requirements.

Role Overview:

As Vice President - Finance, you will be responsible for leading the finance function and partnering with the founders to drive financial strategy, business performance and organisational growth.

The role requires a combination of strong financial fundamentals, commercial acumen, strategic thinking and leadership capability.

The ideal candidate should be equally comfortable analysing business performance, developing financial projections, engaging with investors and overseeing accounting, compliance and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Finance & Strategic Partnering:

• Partner with the founders and business leadership to drive financial and strategic decision-making.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business model, revenue streams, operating metrics and unit economics.
• Provide insights into business profitability, cost structures and financial performance.
• Evaluate new business initiatives, investments and expansion opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operating efficiency, margins and financial sustainability.
• Work closely with functional leaders to align business objectives with financial outcomes.

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead annual budgeting, business planning and financial forecasting.
• Develop short-term and long-term financial projections.
• Build financial models and scenario-based plans to support business decisions.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and identify key variances.
• Establish revenue, cost, cash flow and profitability forecasts.
• Provide actionable financial insights to the founders and leadership team.

3. MIS & Management Reporting:

• Build and strengthen the management information system (MIS) and financial reporting framework.
• Develop dashboards covering revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow and key business metrics.
• Establish reporting processes and performance indicators across business functions.
• Ensure timely, accurate and meaningful financial information for management decisions.
• Improve visibility into business performance through structured reporting and analysis.

4. Fundraising & Investor Relations:

• Support and lead financial aspects of future fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare financial models, business projections and fundraising-related documentation.
• Manage financial due diligence processes and coordinate with external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors.
• Develop investor reporting frameworks and periodic financial updates.
• Work closely with founders on capital requirements, financial strategy and investor communication.

5. Accounting, Audit & Financial Controls:

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting function.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Manage statutory audits, internal audits and financial reviews.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and financial governance.
• Oversee taxation, GST, statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, accounting advisors and consultants.

6. Legal, Compliance & Corporate Governance:

• Oversee corporate compliance and governance-related matters.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and company secretarial professionals.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for board, shareholder and corporate matters.
• Support commercial agreements, contractual matters and regulatory requirements.
• Establish appropriate governance processes as the organisation scales.

7. Team Leadership & Function Building:

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance and accounts team.
• Establish clear responsibilities across business finance, FP&A, accounting and compliance.
• Build scalable finance processes and systems.
• Drive automation and technology adoption across finance operations.
• Develop a high-performing finance function with strong ownership and accountability.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 15 - 20 years of relevant experience in finance leadership roles.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution.
• Experience in a technology-led, SaaS, fintech, internet or high-growth business environment.
• Strong experience in business finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated exposure to institutional fundraising, investor management and financial due diligence.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial controls, taxation, audit and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing MIS, business planning and financial projections.
• Exposure to corporate legal matters and governance.
• Experience working closely with founders, CEOs, boards and senior business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.

Leadership Attributes:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong commercial and business orientation.
• Strategic thinking and financial problem-solving ability.
• Ability to translate financial information into business insights.
• High ownership and accountability.
• Strong stakeholder and investor management skills.
• Ability to challenge business assumptions and influence decisions.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to build systems, processes and teams for scale.

Career Opportunity:

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of the finance function in a growing technology business, work closely with its founders and contribute directly to its strategic direction.

The individual will have the opportunity to progressively expand their responsibilities across financial strategy, capital management, investor relations, governance and business leadership, with the potential to transition into the CFO role over the next 3 - 4 years.

We are looking for a finance leader who can go beyond financial stewardship and emerge as a strategic business partner to the founders and a future CFO.