VP - Finance

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:
Accounting:
Own the full accounting function, including financial close, consolidation, statutory reporting, and audit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all entities.
Establish and enforce robust accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance with applicable standards (US GAAP / Ind AS) and regulatory requirements.
Manage tax planning, filings, and transfer pricing across US and India operations.
Lead automation of accounting workflows and ERP systems to improve close cycles and data integrity.
FP& A:
Own the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes in partnership with the CEO and executive team.
Build and maintain financial models, unit economics, and cohort-level P& L to drive data-informed decision-making.
Deliver timely management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards to leadership and the board.
Partner with business and product teams to translate strategic goals into financial plans and track performance against them.
Investor Relations:
Serve as the primary point of contact for existing investors, managing reporting, updates, and ongoing communication.
Prepare board materials, investor decks, and quarterly performance reviews to a high standard of clarity and accuracy.
Manage the cap table, investor data room, and compliance with investor reporting obligations.
Build and maintain relationships with prospective investors to support future rounds.
Fundraising (Debt and Equity):
Lead end-to-end execution of debt facilities, including structuring, negotiation, lender relationships, and covenant management.
Drive equity fundraising processes, including preparation of materials, financial diligence, and term-sheet negotiation.
Build and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support fundraising and capital planning.
Optimise the company's capital structure and manage relationships with banks, debt funds, and equity investors.
The core requirements for the job include the following:
Experience and Background:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred), or a CA qualification.
Minimum of 14 years of experience in finance roles, preferably in the fintech or financial services industry.
Proven track record of managing a finance function in a growing company.
Strong leadership experience in fast-paced, high-growth technology startups; fintech experience is a big plus.
Strong understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Ideal candidate is ex-financial services / Investment Banking or from a growth-stage tech company ($25M-$100M revenue).
Mindset and Operating DNA:
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with company goals and objectives.
Proficient in analysing complex problems and synthesising data to make informed, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving environment.
Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including team members, executives, customers, and partners.
Proficient in fostering collaboration and teamwork across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and shared goals.

Experience
14-18 yrs