Finance Head at Fintech company · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 7 - 15 years · ₹20L - ₹45L / yr · Posted 23 Nov 2023
Organisation: A fintech neo-banking startup.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to join our team as Finance Head. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with a proven track record of leadership in a startup environment.
Responsibilities:
● Develop financial forecasting models to aid in fundraising and inform strategic planning. Maintain and enhance financial models, including future projections
● Develop a financial strategy that supports the company's objectives, focusing on sustainable growth and profitability.
● Closely work with business team to evaluate product pricing, marketing campaigns, unit economics.
● Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, mentor our finance personnel, and ensure a seamless financial workflow.
● Manage treasury function and working capital planning
● Lead negotiations with partners and vendors to ensure beneficial deals, contributing
to the company's profitability and strategic objectives.
● Prepare comprehensive financial updates for internal stakeholders, investors, and tax
authorities, ensuring all reporting requirements are met.
● Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions across
multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Canada and India .
● Manage fintech finance operations including reconciliation and fund flow
management.
Ideal Candidate:
● Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field and Chartered Accountant.
● A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in a startup.
● Excellent leadership and team management abilities with a track record of leading a lean team.
● Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial audiences.
● High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
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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.
▌ ABOUT BXI WORLD
At BXI (Barter Exchange of India), we have reinvented the age-old concept of bartering for the modern Indian enterprise. We empower businesses to let their goods and services work for them — transforming inventory into a powerful engine for growth. Our digital marketplace connects you with 10+ categories of products and services available for exchange from over 100+ trusted brands. BXI is a business community where reputed organizations join to exchange goods and services, creating a vibrant marketplace where businesses trade without cash.
▌ ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Finance & Accounts Manager who is not just a numbers person, but a strategic finance partner who can drive analytical rigour, compliance, and financial excellence across BXI. You will own FP&A, MIS, P&L, and ensure our financial operations are audit-ready and growth-aligned — with specific exposure to fintech product workflows.
▌ KEY SKILLS
FP&A | MIS | P&L Management | Financial Accounting | Audit & Compliance | KYC & Onboarding | Fintech | Analytical Thinking
▌ WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) — budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Prepare and present MIS reports — timely, accurate, and decision-ready
• Own P&L management — monitor performance, flag risks, and drive cost efficiencies
• Manage financial accounting including ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Support brand KYC and onboarding processes as relevant to fintech compliance
• Lead audit readiness and ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements
• Liaise with online product teams for finance integration in fintech workflows
• Drive analytical insights from financial data to support leadership decision-making
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies as required
▌ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 3+ years of experience in finance and accounts, preferably in fintech or tech-driven companies
• Strong expertise in FP&A — financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Hands-on experience in MIS preparation and P&L management
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles and practices
• Prior exposure to online product environments in fintech is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of brand KYC, onboarding compliance, and audit processes
• High analytical acumen — ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel (advanced level)
• Inter CA / MBA Finance / CMA preferred
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.
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