Finance Controller/Finance Head - Artificial Intelligence/IoT Firm

Description:
Company Overview - An innovation-led technology company delivering integrated IoT and AI solutions that transform physical assets into intelligent, data-driven systems. Its platform enables real-time monitoring, automation, and operational optimisation, helping enterprises improve efficiency and scalability.
Leadership & Team DNA - Powered by a energetic, performance-oriented team. The leadership group combines strong technical depth with entrepreneurial ambition.
Growth Outlook & Financial Position - The company is revenue-positive with strong forward visibility, a solid market pipeline, and healthy runway to support its next growth phase. It follows a capital-efficient, profitability-led approach and plans to scale significantly, with headcount expected to double over the coming year.
Role Overview - We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Controller / Finance Head to lead and manage the entire finance function of our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate should bring over 7 years of post-qualification experience who can provide strong financial leadership, ensure compliance, drive operational efficiency, and contribute significantly to strategic decision-making.
Role: Finance Controller / Finance Head
Location: Powai, Mumbai
Reporting to: CEO / Founder
Team Management: 3 team members
Qualification: MBA (Full time) / CA / CFA

Experience: 5 to 8 years
Industry exposure: Manufacturing Electronics / SAAS / IoT
Functional exposure:
- Finalisation of Accounting Statements Ensures timely and compliant closure of financial statements with accuracy and integrity.
- Regulatory Compliances Drives adherence to all statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Cash Flow Management (Payables & Receivables) Manages liquidity through disciplined control of receivables, payables, and cash cycles.
- Working Capital Management Optimizes working capital by improving inventory, debtor, and creditor efficiency.
- Budget & Budgetary Control Leads budgeting and monitors performance through structured budget vs. actual reviews.
- Direct & Indirect Taxes Oversees tax compliance and planning across direct and indirect tax frameworks.
- Internal & External Audit Leads internal controls and coordinates statutory audits, ensuring timely closure of observations.
- Vendor Management Drives vendor negotiations and pricing strategies to optimize costs and strengthen commercial terms.
- MIS & Reporting Delivers structured MIS and management reports to enable informed decision-making.
- Financial Systems & Controls Implements scalable financial systems and robust internal control frameworks.
- Investor Relationship Manages investor communication through structured MIS reporting and transparent engagement.
- Treasury & Fund Raising Leads treasury operations and capital raising, including debt financing and banking relationships.
- Strategic Business Inputs & Risk Management Provides financial insights and embeds risk management practices to protect business value.
- Management Accounting Drives profitability analysis and cost control through effective management accounting.
- FOREX Management (Cross-Border Exposure) Manages foreign exchange exposures and cross-border financial risks.
- Legal & Negotiations (Transactional Exposure) Supports commercial negotiations and contractual matters with financial oversight.
Working Schedule: Six-day work week from office