Head of Finance

We are hiring a Head of Finance to own the financial control, governance, capital, and discipline of the organization end to end. This is a leadership role that owns the full finance function: accounting, FP&A, treasury, compliance, and investor reporting, while building the team and systems to scale through high transaction volumes. You will be the senior-most finance leader operating below the CFO/CEO, accountable for clean books, strong controls, capital efficiency, and investor-grade reporting.

This suits someone who has owned finance at scale in an insurance, insurtech, or high-volume transaction-led startup environment and is ready to step up into full functional ownership. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Compliance Own the integrity of the financial close (monthly, quarterly, annual) under Ind AS, with accountability for accuracy and timeliness Design, enforce, and continuously improve financial controls, SOPs, and approval matrices across entities Lead statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit, and CARO processes as the primary owner Ensure compliance with Companies Act, GST, TDS, income tax, and sector-specific regulations (IRDAI / IFSCA where applicable) Own relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulators Accounting & High-Volume Operations Own the Accounts & GL function and the operating model behind it Govern revenue recognition, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and inter-company entries Build and run reconciliation and controls frameworks suited to large transaction volumes (partner settlements, premium flows, claims, refunds) Ensure audit-ready books and documentation at all times Treasury, Cash & Working Capital Own cash flow visibility, forecasting, and discipline across the group Manage partner floats, escrow / nodal / virtual accounts, payables, and receivables Optimize working capital and banking relationships as volumes scale FP&A Oversight Oversee the FP&A function, with a direct report managing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and related activities on a day-to-day basis Set the FP&A agenda, review outputs, and ensure analytical rigour and quality before they reach leadership and the board Own the narrative around margins, unit economics, and burn for leadership and investor audiences Act as a financial sounding board and challenger to business leadership Reporting, Capital & Scale Own MIS, board packs, and investor reporting Lead fundraising support, due diligence, and data room readiness Drive finance systems, automation, and process design to scale the function ahead of growth Build and mentor the finance team Ideal Candidate Profile CA (or equivalent) with 10 to 15 years of progressive finance experience, including ownership of a finance function or a major sub-function Strong preference for candidates from Insurance, Insurtech, or startups that handle large volumes of transactions (payments, fintech, marketplaces, lending) Deep, demonstrated expertise in monthly closure of accounts, expense management, financial control, audits, compliance, and cash management at volume Track record of building controls, SOPs, and teams in a scaling environment Comfortable operating hands-on while leading, and partnering directly with founders and cross-functional leaders High-ownership, detail-oriented, and able to balance control with speed Growth Opportunity ​​Senior-most finance leadership role with direct founder and board visibility Mandate to build the finance function and team from the ground up Clear path to CFO as the company scales Job Profile Location: Bangalore, WFO