Finance Head - Consulting Firm - CA

Finance Head - Consulting

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About the company : Consulting Firm
Role : Finance Head
Reporting To : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location : Gurgaon (work from office 5 days)
Role Summary :
The Finance Head will be responsible for leading the organization's finance function, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, strategic financial planning, and effective management of financial resources. The role will partner with business leadership to drive profitability, optimize cash flow, support growth initiatives, and provide financial insights for informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities :
Financial Strategy & Planning :
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on financial performance and growth opportunities.
- Drive business profitability through financial analysis and cost optimization initiatives.
Financial Control & Reporting :
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
- Monitor key financial metrics and present management reports to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Client Management & Audit/Bookkeeping Services :
- Lead and manage a portfolio of clients across bookkeeping, accounting, audit support, taxation, and compliance engagements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and service delivery.
- Oversee end-to-end bookkeeping activities, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end closures.
- Review financial records and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and manage statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and due diligence assignments.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, regulatory authorities, and client stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit and compliance matters.
- Provide financial and business advisory support to clients on accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor engagement profitability, resource allocation, and project timelines to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding service offerings within existing client accounts.
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships through regular reviews, governance meetings, and proactive communication.
- Lead client onboarding processes, including assessment of accounting systems, process documentation, and transition management.
- Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and engagement deliverables.
- Mentor and supervise accounting, audit, and compliance teams to ensure technical excellence and client service quality.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices across client engagements.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management :
- Manage working capital, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
- Oversee banking relationships, fund management, and debt servicing.
- Optimize capital structure and financing arrangements to support business growth.
Taxation & Compliance :
- Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
- Oversee GST, Income Tax, TDS, transfer pricing, and other statutory compliances.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and ensure organizational compliance.
Audit & Risk Management :
- Lead internal and external audit processes.
- Develop and implement risk management policies and financial controls.
- Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.
Business Partnering :
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
- Provide financial due diligence and commercial insights for key business decisions.
- Support pricing strategies and business case evaluations.
Team Leadership :
- Build, mentor, and create a high-performing finance team.
- Establish performance metrics and development plans for team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Qualifications :
- Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory;
- Additional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, or CS will be an advantage.
- 15 - 20 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership roles.
- Experience managing end-to-end finance operations in a mid-sized or large organization.