FINANCE • Strategic Financial Leadership • Lead the overall Finance function, aligning financial strategy with business objectives and growth plans. • Partner with CEO and Board on financial and risk management. • Budgeting & Financial Planning • Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments • Monitor budget utilization and conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast). • Implement rolling forecasts and scenario planning • Financial Planning & Control • Oversee budgeting, financial modeling, MIS reporting, and performance analytics. • Implement strong internal financial controls and governance frameworks. • Safeguard company assets and ensure optimal utilization of financial resources • Statutory & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (Income Tax, GST, TDS, Transfer Pricing, etc.). • Manage compliance with SEZ regulations and related fiscal benefits. • Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and liaison with regulatory authorities. • Ensure adherence to central and state regulations • Oversee compliance related to employee matters including agreements, contracts, disciplinary actions, terminations, settlements, statutory dues, and dispute handling in coordination with HR. • Risk Management & Governance • Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework. • Ensure adequate finance and accounting controls across the organization. • Oversee treasury operations, working capital management, and foreign exchange exposure (if applicable). • Establish policies to prevent financial leakage, fraud, and compliance risks. • Team Leadership • Build and lead a high-performing finance team. • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. • Drive automation and digital transformation within finance processes. ADMINISTRATION • Provide strategic oversight to the Administration function, ensuring clear role allocation, accountability, and timely delivery of services. • Ensure seamless support to internal stakeholders by monitoring service quality of vendors such as housekeeping, transport, security, cafeteria, and facility maintenance agencies. • Liaise with government and semi-government bodies (e.g., electricity boards, telecom authorities, municipal departments) to ensure uninterrupted services and regulatory compliance. • Oversee upkeep, infrastructure maintenance, and safety standards across all office premises, ensuring security systems are robust and fully operational. • Drive cost optimization within administration by monitoring expenses, eliminating wastage, and implementing efficiency-focused controls. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Provide strategic oversight of IT operations, ensuring 24×7×365 infrastructure readiness. • Ensure business continuity through robust IT governance, system reliability, data security, and disaster recovery preparedness. • Coordinate with IT Operations Management (ITOM) to ensure IT teams are fully equipped and supported to perform efficiently and meet service level expectations. • Oversee IT asset lifecycle management including procurement approvals, vendor coordination, maintenance, renewals, and compliance with company guidelines. • Maintain accurate IT asset records, optimize technology investments, and control IT-related costs while ensuring scalability to support business growth. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; MBA (Finance) preferred. • 15–20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO/Head of Finance). • Prior experience in IT product / SaaS / technology companies is essential. • Strong knowledge of SEZ compliance, tax structures, and multi-state statutory regulations. • Experience in fundraising, investor management, and board reporting preferred. • Proven track record in financial transformation and scaling finance functions. Business Skills Expertise / Specialized Knowledge • Costing and Budgeting. • Financial orientation • All statutes applicable to Finance, HR and Admin as per Indian laws. • Good in Compliance & SEZ • Professional and pragmatic approach to Human Resource Management • IT related knowledge w.r.t. hardware, communication as well as application aspects • Knowledge of market rates for functional related services/ purchases. • Negotiating skills. • Project Management • Report preparation/ generation