Mount Bell Global - Head/Director/Vice President - Finance

Head of Finance / Finance Director / VP Finance

Job Title : Head of Finance / Finance Director / VP Finance

Location : Bangalore / Hyderabad / Pune / Chennai / Mumbai / Remote
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : 15 - 25 Years
Reporting To : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports :
- FP&A Team
- Business Finance Team
- Accounting & Controllership Team
- Investor Relations Team
- Treasury Team
- M&A Finance Team
- Tax & Compliance Team
About the Role :
We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Head of Finance to lead the organization's financial strategy, planning, governance, business partnering, investor relations, fundraising, and M&A initiatives.
The ideal candidate will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing financial stewardship, business insights, capital allocation strategies, and growth-focused financial leadership to support rapid business expansion.
This role requires strong expertise across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Finance, Accounting & Controllership, Investor Relations, Fundraising, Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in scaling the organization, driving profitability, supporting strategic investments, and preparing the business for future funding rounds, acquisitions, or IPO readiness.
Key Responsibilities :
Financial Strategy & Leadership :
- Develop and execute enterprise financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and strategic planning.
- Drive long-range financial planning and value creation initiatives.
- Provide financial insights supporting strategic decision-making.
- Evaluate business expansion opportunities and investment priorities.
- Support board-level financial governance and reporting.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :
Lead enterprise-wide planning and performance management.
Responsibilities :
- Annual operating plan development.
- Long-range strategic planning.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Monthly and quarterly financial reviews.
- Profitability analysis.
- Cost optimization initiatives.
- Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
- Business performance reporting.
Business Finance :
Act as strategic finance partner to business leadership.
Responsibilities :
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Technology, and Product teams.
- Support pricing and commercial strategy.
- Evaluate business investments and initiatives.
- Develop profitability models.
- Monitor business performance metrics.
- Drive accountability for financial outcomes.
Investor Relations :
Lead communication and engagement with investors and stakeholders.
Responsibilities :
- Develop investor relations strategy.
- Prepare board and investor presentations.
- Support investor communications.
- Manage financial disclosures and reporting.
- Coordinate investor meetings and reviews.
- Build relationships with investors, analysts, and stakeholders.
Financial Controllers & Accounting :
- Lead accounting operations and financial governance.
Responsibilities :
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
- Oversee General Ledger and accounting operations.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Establish financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Manage audits and regulatory reporting.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) :
- Lead financial evaluation and execution of strategic transactions.
Responsibilities :
- Identify acquisition opportunities.
- Perform financial due diligence.
- Develop valuation models.
- Lead transaction financial workstreams.
- Support integration planning and execution.
- Conduct synergy assessments.
Fund Raising & Capital Management :
Support organizational growth through capital acquisition.
Responsibilities :
- Lead fundraising initiatives.
- Manage relationships with investors and financial institutions.
- Develop funding strategies.
- Prepare investment materials and financial models.
- Support debt and equity financing activities.
- Manage lender relationships.
Treasury & Cash Management :
- Manage enterprise liquidity and cash flow.
- Optimize working capital.
- Develop treasury policies.
- Manage banking relationships.
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure.
- Ensure adequate capital availability.
Risk Management & Compliance :
- Establish enterprise financial risk framework.
- Manage financial compliance programs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies.
Leadership Responsibilities :
Build and lead teams across :
- FP&A
i. Finance Managers
ii. Financial Analysts
- Business Finance
i. Finance Business Partners
- Accounting & Controllership
i. Controllers
ii. Accounting Managers
- Investor Relations
i. IR Managers
ii. Corporate Finance Analysts
- Treasury & M&A
i. Treasury Managers
ii. Corporate Development Team
Required Qualifications :
Education :
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- MBA (Finance) preferred.
Experience :
- 15 - 25 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- 8+ years leading finance organizations.
- Experience supporting high-growth organizations, GCCs, technology firms, consulting organizations, SaaS companies, or multinational enterprises.
- Proven experience in fundraising, investor relations, and M&A support.
- Experience presenting to Boards, Investors, and Executive Leadership.
Ideal Candidate Profile :
A seasoned finance executive capable of serving as the financial architect of a growing organization. The ideal candidate has successfully led FP&A, Business Finance, Investor Relations, Accounting & Controllership, M&A transactions, and fundraising initiatives while partnering closely with CEOs, Boards, Investors, and business leaders to drive growth, profitability, operational excellence, and long-term shareholder value.