Chief Financial Controller & Compliance officer

Finance Director

Location: Gujarat (GIFT City, IFSC)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance, treasury and financial reporting function.
• Manage cash, liquidity and banking relationships.
• Operate within the Delegation of Financial Authority (DoA) framework and support Board-level financial review.
• Manage financial reporting requirements for lenders and equity investors.
• Monitor compliance with financial covenants, conditions and reporting requirements under debt and equity agreements.
• Manage foreign currency requirements, intercompany funding and treasury activities.
• Plan and coordinate equity and debt funding and drawdowns.
• Work with banks and lenders on financing facilities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, MIS and Board reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GIFT City / IFSCA and FEMA requirements.
• Coordinate statutory, internal and regulatory audits.
• Support the Board and management on finance, treasury and governance matters.
• Lead the finance function and manage the Tax Manager.
• Act as the main finance contact for the CEO, shareholders, banks, auditors and advisors.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA / CPA / CFA or equivalent qualification; MBA in Finance is an advantage.
• 10–15+ years of post-qualification experience in treasury, corporate finance or financial control.
• Experience with IFSC/GIFT City entities, offshore finance companies, NBFCs, banks or Big 4 advisory is preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFSCA regulations.
• Must meet applicable “Fit and Proper Person” criteria as required by IFSCA.
• Demonstrated experience with cash pooling, ECB/debt structuring and multi-currency treasury operations.
• Strong stakeholder management, people leadership and communication skills appropriate for a Director-level role.
• Willingness to be based in Gandhinagar, GIFT City is required.

Position: Chartered Accountant

Location: Devanahalli

Reporting to: Deputy Manager / CFO

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

o Preparation of monthly standalone and consolidated financial statements.

o Coordination with group entities for timely submission of monthly compliance requirements.

o Preparation of monthly expense variance analysis and reporting to management.

Compliance & Audit

o Addressing monthly requirements of Adani Group and other stakeholders.

o Coordinating with statutory auditors / Internal Auditors for quarterly closures and ensuring timely completion.

o Performing quarterly 26AS reconciliation with books of accounts.

Fixed Assets & Banking

o Managing and reviewing the consolidated fixed assets register, including monthly computation and reconciliation.

o Handling monthly banking requirements related to company financiers and ensuring smooth liaison with banks.

General Responsibilities

o Supporting management in ad-hoc requirements related to finance, accounting, and compliance.

o Assisting in process improvements, system enhancements, and strengthening internal controls.

Company Overview

 Industry: Personal Care / D2C (Direct-to-Consumer)

 Founded: 2023

 Headquarters: Mumbai, India

 Company Size: Approximately 11–50 employees

 Business Model: Primarily D2C through its own e-commerce platform, supported by content-led marketing and creator-driven community building

Finance is not just a support function here - it's central to strategy, decision-making, and scaling the business

sustainably. We are seeking a Finance & Strategy Lead who combines sharp financial expertise with strategic vision,

and who has the credibility to partner with senior leaders and the board. This role is designed for someone with

future CFO potential.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

●Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.

●Partner directly with business leaders on strategic initiatives, investment cases, and growth opportunities.

●Present business performance, insights, and recommendations to the CEO, board, and senior leadership team.

●Act as a thought partner to challenge assumptions, evaluate risks, and ensure robust decision-making.

Corporate Finance & Growth Strategy

●Drive capital allocation, fundraising, and investor relations strategy.

●Lead financial due diligence, scenario analysis, and long-term planning.

●Provide insights on market trends, competitive positioning, and strategic growth opportunities.

Financial Control & Governance

●Ensure strong compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks.

●Oversee accounting, audits, tax, and regulatory requirements with internal teams and external advisors.

●Continuously improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, and process scalability.

Leadership & Influence

●Mentor and build a high-performing finance team with scalable systems.

●Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team.

●Engage effectively with the board and external stakeholders, demonstrating credibility and the ability to hold ground in strategic discussions.

●Evolve into a broader leadership role with increasing ownership of finance and operations.

Reporting & Financial Insights

●Manage the end-to-end MIS process, providing precise reporting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

●Monitor liquidity by tracking burn rates and runway to ensure the leadership team has absolute visibility into working capital.

●Develop board materials and investor communications, distilling complex financial results into a compelling narrative regarding performance and future outlook.

●Function as the lead liaison for investor diligence while overseeing that all statutory audits and reporting remain compliant and timely.

Qualifications & Skills

●Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification strongly preferred; CFA/MBA Finance a plus.

●Strong track record in financial modeling, capital raising, and strategic problem-solving.

●Demonstrated ability to work with boards, investors, and senior leadership teams.

●Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

●Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to step into a CFO role in the near future.