Head Of Finance - India

Job Description:

Role Summary
Reporting to the Co‑Founders, the Head of Finance leads all global finance and treasury functions—owning strategy, control, compliance, and insight across five jurisdictions. You will manage a lean central finance team in India and coordinate local bookkeepers and accountants in each country. A critical mandate is ensuring rigorous compliance with India’s Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for cross‑border fund flows, intercompany transactions, and transfer‑pricing arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Area Core Duties

Strategic Finance & Planning
* Own long‑range financial planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
* Model cash‑flow scenarios to support growth, M&A, and new‑market entry.
* Advise leadership on capital structure, funding options, and risk mitigation.

Controllership & Reporting
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closings under IFRS/Ind‑AS; review US GAAP tie‑outs.
* Consolidate results from Israel HQ and NL/UK/US/IN entities; produce board‑ready reports.
* Coordinate external audits and statutory filings in all jurisdictions.

Treasury & Cash Management
• Optimize global liquidity, intercompany settlements, and hedging strategies.
* Own banking relationships in India and abroad; monitor covenant compliance.
* Ensure timely vendor payments, payroll, taxes, and dividend distributions.

FEMA & Regulatory Compliance
* Lead end‑to‑end FEMA compliance for inbound equity, outbound remittances, ECBs, and ODI.
* Liaise with RBI, AD Banks, and advisors on reporting (FC‑GPR, FLA, SMF, etc.).
* Implement and monitor transfer‑pricing policies; manage TP audits and documentation.

Operational Finance
* Standardize invoicing, revenue recognition, and expense controls across entities.
* Drive automation of AP/AR, payroll, and expense‑management workflows.
* Establish KPIs and dashboards for project profitability and cash conversion.

Leadership & Partner Management
* Mentor a small India‑based finance team; provide dotted‑line leadership to each country’s book‑keeper and accountant.
* Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, HR, and Legal to align on policies and performance goals.
* Represent Finance in investor relations and potential fundraising rounds.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Professional Credentials: Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA/ACCA. MBA‑Finance is a plus.
FEMA Mastery: 4-6 years managing cross‑border transactions and RBI filings for multinational structures.
Global Consolidation: Demonstrable success consolidating multi‑currency P&Ls and balance sheets across at least three countries.
Leadership: 2+ years in a senior finance role (Head of Finance, Finance Director, VP Finance) within a high‑growth tech, SaaS, or professional‑services environment.
Systems: Advanced user of cloud ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP ByD, Zoho Books) and BI tools; proven process‑automation mindset.
Communication: Executive‑level English; comfortable presenting complex financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders.

Preferred (Nice‑to‑Have)
* Prior experience with Israeli HQ structures or European subsidiaries.
* Familiarity with US GAAP revenue recognition (ASC 606) and UK/EU VAT regimes.
* Exposure to share‑based compensation accounting and cap‑table management.
* Track record supporting venture/private‑equity fundraising or debt facilities.