Head Of Finance And Accounting

Job Title: Finance Controller / Head of Finance & Accounts

Location: Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai

Work Mode: 5 days/WFO

Qualifications: CMA

Experience: 6–8 years of relevant experience

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Finance Controller / Business Finance professional to act as a strategic finance partner to leadership. This role goes beyond traditional finance, focusing on driving business performance through financial insights, commercial analysis, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate comes from a technology, SaaS, consulting, or high-growth startup environment and thrives in fast-paced, evolving business setups.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Finance & Commercial Partnering

• Partner with leadership to drive strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Product, and cross-functional teams
• Lead pricing analysis, profitability assessment, and margin improvement initiatives
• Build financial models and scenario planning frameworks
• Analyze business performance and identify growth opportunities

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles
• Track actuals vs plan and provide actionable insights
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, variance analysis, and business reviews
• Enable data-driven decision-making through financial analytics

3. Finance Operations & Controllership

• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and governance
• Oversee monthly closures, reporting, and reconciliations
• Manage audits, taxation, and statutory compliance
• Drive process improvements and finance automation initiatives

4. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders
• Present financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and internal teams

Desired Candidate Profile

• Background in IT, ITES, SaaS, consulting, or high-growth startups
• Strong experience in Business Finance, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering
• Proven ability to work in dynamic and fast-paced environments

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Tally, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)