Overview
Finance Lead Job Description
About the Company
Fast-growing fintech organization specializing in recurring payments and collections. Our solutions create customized payment workflows and software that simplify collections for businesses while making payments seamless for end-users.
Our mission is to democratize access to world-class payment solutions for even the smallest businesses. We are backed by some of the worlds most respected investors who share our vision for transforming payments in India.
Role Description
We are seeking a Finance Lead to take ownership of FP&A, MIS, and financial reporting. You will be responsible for building financial visibility, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, and equipping leadership with the insights necessary to make informed business decisions.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where youll be the anchor of the finance function. While we work with an external accounting team for bookkeeping and compliance, a working knowledge of accounting concepts is a plus for effective collaboration. The primary focus, however, will be forward-looking analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead FP&A budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario planning, and unit economics.
– Own MIS and reporting deliver clear, accurate, and timely financial and business insights to
leadership and investors.
– Build and improve financial models to support decision-making across product, operations,
and business teams.
– Partner with business leaders to evaluate the financial impact of initiatives, pricing, and growth opportunities.
– Set up and refine processes, dashboards, and controls to scale the finance function.
– Coordinate with the external accounting team to ensure smooth bookkeeping, reconciliations,
and compliance.
– Support audits, investor reporting, and board-level requirements.
What We Are Looking For
– High sense of ownership and reliability able to independently lead the finance function.
– Strong analytical and numerical ability comfortable diving into data to draw insights.
– Precision and attention to detail accuracy is non-negotiable.
– Mission-oriented and excited by the opportunity to shape a fast-scaling payments company.
Desired Qualifications
– 4-10 years of relevant work experience in business finance / FP&A / MIS / reporting roles.
– Strong modelling and Excel skills; familiarity with SQL or BI/reporting tools is a plus.
– Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping (Tally exposure is a bonus).
– CA or MBA preferred, but not mandatory.
– Prior startup experience is an advantage.