MBA Finance

Position Summary
The organization is seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic MBA Finance or Chartered Accountant with 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in managing and leading finance and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record across core finance areas including accounts, taxation, statutory and internal audit, regulatory compliance, financial planning and analysis, team leadership, and process development.
This is a strategic leadership role requiring the individual to operate with both a high level of precision and agility. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and building a robust finance function, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing timely and accurate financial insights to support decision-making at the senior leadership level.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning
Develop and lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Provide strategic financial counsel to the leadership team, enabling informed business decisions.
Support the formulation and evaluation of business models, profitability metrics, and investment strategies.
Accounting & Financial Operations
Supervise end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and book closures.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closure processes with strict adherence to timelines.
Taxation & Compliance
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all statutory requirements under the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST regime, and other applicable laws.
Handle direct and indirect taxation matters including filings, assessments, and audits.
Maintain robust documentation and internal controls to support compliance and governance mandates.
Audit & Internal Controls
Liaise with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure smooth execution and closure of audits.
Strengthen internal control systems and implement best practices in financial governance.
Drive risk management practices to safeguard organizational assets.
Reporting & MIS
Design and deliver comprehensive and insightful MIS, dashboards, and variance analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure timely reporting of financial performance metrics against budgets and forecasts.
Team Leadership & Process Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Establish and institutionalize scalable systems, workflows, and SOPs to support business growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with business heads, HR, legal, procurement, and other internal stakeholders to ensure financial alignment across departments.
Provide financial oversight in contract negotiations, vendor management, and operational planning.
Candidate Profile
MBA Finance or Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, taxation, and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to lead the finance function in mid-sized, high-growth, or entrepreneurial organizations.
In-depth knowledge of Indian accounting standards, tax regulations, financial controls, and audit frameworks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior management, auditors, and external stakeholders.
High degree of ownership, analytical acumen, and problem-solving capability.
Experience in the education, EdTech, services, or consulting sector will be an added advantage.

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