Finance Controller || High‑Growth Consumer-Tech Startup

Bangalore Urban Permanent INR3,500,000 - INR4,500,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Controller will lead core controllership, accounting operations, and compliance while managing a high‑performing finance team in a fast‑growing consumer-tech startup. The role also partners closely with business, revenue operations, and FP&A to drive financial discipline and support strategic decision‑making.
  • Lead the finance and controllership function in a fast‑growing startup
  • High‑ownership role working closely with leadership and key teams

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing Consumer-tech startup with a strong digital-first operating model and a mission-driven culture, the organization is scaling fast and strengthening its financial foundation as it expands its network and impact.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will lead the organization's controllership function, driving accuracy, compliance, and financial discipline across all accounting and reporting processes. This role will manage a high-performing finance team and closely partner with business, revenue operations, and FP&A to support strategic decision-making in a fast‑growing, digital‑first environment.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end controllership, including accounting operations, monthly close, financial reporting, and statutory compliance
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements in line with Indian GAAP and internal policies
  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting governance, and audit preparedness
  • Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
  • Partner with business, revenue operations, and FP&A to drive financial discipline and performance insights
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cost monitoring, and decision-making processes
  • Implement scalable finance systems, automation, and process improvements suited for a fast-paced startup
  • Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ensure timely compliance with tax, regulatory, and secretarial requirements

The Successful Applicant

You are a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 10-15 years of experience in accounting, controllership, and finance operations within fast‑paced startup or internet‑first environments. You bring strong leadership skills, hands-on execution capability, and the ability to partner cross‑functionally with business, revenue operations, and FP&A to drive financial discipline and scalable processes.You Should Have:

  • CA qualification with 10-15 years of post‑qualification experience
  • Strong background in startups, digital-first companies, or high‑growth environments
  • Expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and compliance
  • Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
  • Strong business partnering mindset with comfort working closely with revenue ops and FP&A
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ownership setup
  • Strong understanding of finance systems, ERPs, and automation-friendly processes



What's on Offer

  • A high‑impact leadership role where you will build and strengthen the finance backbone of a fast‑growing startup.
  • Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence strategy and drive financial rigor across the organization.
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Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6972314

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