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Director of Finance

Posted On : December 15, 2022
Job description for a Director of Finance
  • Job Title: Chief, Department of Finance
  • Location: Remote, India
  • Function: Business Planning, Analysis, and Financial Management
The role

We seek a highly capable Financial Genius to join our ranks. We are one of the fastest growth D2C focussed House of Brands in India, and are looking to onboard a superstar to join our Leadership Team. It will be a high-action, high-octane opportunity with more than fair rewards & remuneration in place. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of this organization while creating systems and processes for the Finance Department, which will last for decades to come.

If that sounds like you, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join SCPI’s Cre Team.

You will be the ‘go-to person for all Finance Related requirements within SCPI. You will be accountable for consulting, designing, delivering, measuring & optimizing Finance Based initiatives, in conjunction with the Leadership team.

What will you do
  • Strategy, Planning, and Management
    • As Director of Finance and strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
    • Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
    • Provide insight and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
    • Participate in fundraise activity showcasing prospect and potential for each individual investor
    • Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
    • Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
    • Recruit, interview, and hire finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.
    • Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team.
  • Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting
    • Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division, and weekly cash flow by division.
    • Develop and maintain a monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
    • Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise the creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting using Zoho Books.
    • Participate in periodic conference calls with Lenders, Vendors, and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations
    • Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software.
    • Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
    • Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures.
    • Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
    • Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies
    • Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
  • Financial Management
    • Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
    • Oversee cash, investments, and asset management area.
    • Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
    • Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
    • Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets. Financial Relations and Policies
    • Engage the Executive Leadership and board of directors to develop short- and long-term plans, projections, and budgets.
    • Represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials. Finance and Accounting Team Management
    • Mentor and develop a team of senior managers and/or directors, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
    • Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of the direct span of control within the main company divisions.
  • Cash Management
    • Oversee weekly cash management and approve relevant payables.
    • Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process
    • Organize and optmize the business for better borrowing.
What you need to succeed

To ensure success as a Finance head, you should exhibit

  • Extensive expertise as a Finance specialist
  • Translate expertise into optimized efficiency and increased value
  • The ability to provide guidance on all subjects related to financial planning, auditing and reporting
  • Strong Consulting & Partnership skills to effectively communicate, diagnose, design & facilitate interventions
  • Flexible & positive attitude, calm under pressure, demonstrable success working with teams & on multiple projects with changing priorities
  • Demonstrable record of accomplishment of sustained high performance
  • Ability to
    • Influence business stakeholders to build credibility & demonstrate subject matter expertise.
    • Curate & design interventions, along with an understanding of measuring effectiveness.
    • Analyze & interpret data to provide insights, actions & programmatic recommendations.
    • Certifications in organization development, instructional design, psychometric assessments, coaching & facilitation are preferred.
    • Organized, result & delivery oriented.
Education & Experience

CA or CA Equivalent (MBA in Finance will be even more helpful)
12+ years of experience, with a minimum of 8 years consulting with businesses in the Finance space

To apply drop a note at siddhant@superclusterpi.com / hr@superclusterpi.com / jeffery@brightbridge.co

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