Head - Finance - Fund Raising - CA

About Us:

Our client is GovTech company specializing in digital transformation solutions for governments and regulated industries. With over 25 years of experience, it delivers innovative IT, data, and process automation services across India, Africa, and other global markets.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Leadership:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis across multiple business units and geographies.
• Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with business goals.
• Drive profitability, margin optimization, and cost efficiency through analytical insights.

IPO Readiness & Fundraising:

• Lead end-to-end IPO readiness including due diligence, corporate restructuring, and coordination with auditors, legal advisors, and bankers.
• Manage investor relations, prepare business forecasts, valuation models, and investor decks for equity fundraising.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI SAST regulations and other regulatory frameworks.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Drive Annual Operating Plans (AOPs), financial models, and performance reviews.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, product costing, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Provide insights on revenue trends, cash flow, and cost optimization opportunities.

Financial Reporting & Governance:

• Oversee global financial reporting under Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits with Big 4 firms.
• Establish and monitor internal financial controls and SOPs to ensure governance and transparency.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• Manage due diligence, valuation, and integration processes for M&A activities.
• Execute post-merger business and financial system integration.

Treasury & Compliance:

• Oversee banking, treasury, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, and SEZ/STPI regulations.
• Manage international taxation and regulatory reporting across India, US, and UK.

Team Leadership:

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, defining roles and driving accountability.
• Promote a culture of financial discipline, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Finance & Leadership:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis across multiple business units and geographies.
• Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with business goals.
• Drive profitability, margin optimization, and cost efficiency through analytical insights.

IPO Readiness & Fundraising:

• Lead end-to-end IPO readiness including due diligence, corporate restructuring, and coordination with auditors, legal advisors, and bankers.

• Manage investor relations, prepare business forecasts, valuation models, and investor decks for equity fundraising.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI SAST regulations and other regulatory frameworks.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Drive Annual Operating Plans (AOPs), financial models, and performance reviews.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, product costing, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Provide insights on revenue trends, cash flow, and cost optimization opportunities.

Financial Reporting & Governance:

• Oversee global financial reporting under Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits with Big 4 firms.
• Establish and monitor internal financial controls and SOPs to ensure governance and transparency.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• Manage due diligence, valuation, and integration processes for M&A activities.
• Execute post-merger business and financial system integration.

Treasury & Compliance:

• Oversee banking, treasury, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, and SEZ/STPI regulations.
• Manage international taxation and regulatory reporting across India, US, and UK.

Team Leadership:

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, defining roles and driving accountability.
• Promote a culture of financial discipline, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.

• Key Requirements:
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA); MBA Finance preferred.
• Experience:

• 20+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in IT / SaaS / Tech-based organizations.
• Hands-on experience in IPO planning, fundraising (USD 30M+), FP&A, and investor relations.
• Strong understanding of global financial reporting standards (IGAAP, US GAAP, IFRS).
• Proven ability to lead M&A, compliance, and large-scale financial transformations.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.