Senior Finance Manager

Role Overview
We are looking for a highly driven and detail-oriented Senior Manager – Finance who can seamlessly manage multiple responsibilities, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure strong financial governance. The ideal candidate should be a proactive multitasker with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage end-to-end finance operations independently.
Key responsibilities
1. Stakeholder Management
o Act as the primary finance point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams (KAM/BD, Operations, HR, Tech, Legal) to ensure alignment on financial processes and requirements.
o Manage vendor, auditor, and consultant interactions with professionalism and timely responses.
2. Revenue Coordination
o Oversee revenue recognition, billing processes, and reconciliation.
o Ensure timely invoicing, follow-up on collections, and address revenue leakages.
o Coordinate with KAM and Ops team to validate revenue inputs and ensure accuracy in reporting.
3. Review of Books & Financial Reporting
o Review monthly books of accounts and ensure timely month-end close.
o Analyse financial statements and highlight variances, risks, and business insights.
o Ensure accuracy in accounting entries in line with applicable standards.
4. Policy Development & Process Improvement
o Draft, review, and implement finance-related policies, SOPs, and internal controls.
o Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Audit (Internal & Statutory)
o Lead internal, statutory, and compliance audits end to end.
o Provide necessary documentation, resolve queries, and ensure timely closure of audit issues.
o Ensure audit-readiness throughout the year.
6. Compliance & Governance
o Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other regulatory mandates.
o Timely filing of returns, payments, and coordination with consultants.
o Maintain strong governance and adherence to corporate policies.
7. Additional Responsibilities
o Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
o Assist management in decision-making through data-driven insights.
o Handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within timelines.
Skills/Qualifications
o Chartered Accountant / MBA Finance with 6–10+ years of relevant experience.
o Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance, and audit requirements.
o Excellent multitasking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
o Proficiency in Excel, financial systems, and automation tools.
o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high ownership.
o Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines
o Experience in legal / financial services / insurance industry is preferred.

Work arrangement
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