Finance Director

India Permanent View Job Description
The Finance Director will oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a growing organisation in the Solar Energy sector. The role requires strategic thinking and a strong background in SME Credit Underwriting, Cash flow Management, and MIS.
  • Backed by marquee investors such as Axilor Ventures, Titan Capital, Atha Group
  • High growth role and organisation

About Our Client

The company is a well-funded start-up operating within the Solar Energy industry. They help solar installers run and grow their business - by giving them tools, financing, and supply access all in one platform.

Job Description

● SME Credit Underwriting: Create internal metrics to evaluate customers who wish to be extended credit for their purchases on our platform.

● Budget(Annual Operating Plan): Assisting or fully creating the budget, including incorporating historical data.

● Business Finance: Providing financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making.

● Leadership: Mentoring and managing the accounting and financial staff.

● Cost Savings: Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across the business.

● Invoicing: Ensuring invoices are properly approved and coded in the general ledger.

● Cash flow management: Monitoring and balancing cash flows into and out of a business to meet obligations and optimise investment.

● Audit liaison: Coordinating with external financial, compliance and tax auditors.

● Internal controls: Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls, especially spending controls, to safeguard company assets and reduce fraud.

● Debt management: Administering loan agreements for company borrowings and collecting money owed to the company from customers.

● Financial strategy: Developing financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.

● Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local law, tax provisions and relevant industry and financial regulations.

● External Reporting: Preparing company tax and financial statements.

● Banking: Setting up bank accounts and managing banking relationships.Help setting up partnerships with NBFCs.

The Successful Applicant

● Proven experience as CFO, Finance Head or relevant role.

● In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

● Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

● Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)

● Ability to strategize and solve problems

● Strong leadership and organisational skills

● Excellent communication and people skills

● An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers

● Chartered Accountant (CA) is a strong advantage

● BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus

What's on Offer

● Exposure to problem statements across departments

● Autonomy to apply your thought process to solve problem statements

● Relentless support from all team members to help you achieve your project goals

● Mentorship to enable your professional and personal growth

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7035810

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
India
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7035810

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