Assistant CFO / Finance Controller

Grey Matter Solutions; Mumbai Suburban, Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOPs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Grey Matter Solutions, located in Mulund, seeks an Assistant CFO / Finance Controller to work with the CFO and leadership team to manage financial operations, planning, reporting, compliance, and fundraising support for a SaaS/IT services business.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, AS/Ind AS compliance, audits, investor relations, and strategic finance initiatives, while leading the finance team and partnering with Sales, Product, HR, and Operations to optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• CA mandatory and post-qualification experience is required.
• 4 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in SaaS/tech/startup environments preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP/MS Dynamics/Zoho Books) and advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy with CFO and management.
• Prepare budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans; manage cash flow and treasury.
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Provide actionable financial insights for strategic decisions and reporting to Board.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, Zoho Books)

Excel

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)

AI automation tools

Job description

Job Description Assistant CFO / Finance Controller

Location - Mulund West

Main KRA - F&A (Finance and Accounts)

5 Days week (Saturday Off)

Industry - Information Technology (IT) and Business Services (SaaS/IT/AI Automation/Cloud & Cyber Security Solutions )

Experience -4 to 8 years PQE

Employment Type Full-Time

Role Summary

The Assistant CFO will work closely with the CFO and leadership team to manage the company's financial operations, planning, reporting, compliance, fundraising support, and strategic decision-making. The role requires a strong understanding of SaaS
business models, subscription revenue, financial planning, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Support the CFO / Management in developing and executing the company's financial strategy.
• Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans, Cash flow and treasury management
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business profitability assessments.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under AS and Ind AS .
• Working knowledge of Taxation (Income Tax , GST , US Tax) and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare management reports, board presentations, and MIS.
• Managing audit and coordination with the auditors for timely completion.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Ensure updates on AS , Ind AS and applicable accounting standards and statutes.

Controllership & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, FEMA, RBI regulations, and
• other statutory and company secretarial requirements.
• Coordinate statutory, tax, internal, and secretarial audits.
• Implementation of IFC, Internal controls and risk management controls
• Strengthen internal financial controls and risk management processes.
• Manage treasury, banking relationships, and cash flow planning.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Support fundraising activities including due diligence and financial data room preparation. Exposure to IPO or fund raising preferable.
• Assist in preparing investor reports, board materials, and financial presentations.
• Coordinate with investors, lenders, auditors, legal advisors, and consultants.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Product, HR, and Operations teams.
• Evaluate pricing models and profitability of products and customers.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Establish robust financial processes and automation initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
• 4 to 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior experience in a SaaS, technology, IT services, or startup environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems ( e.g NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho Books, or similar).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Working knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker and AI automation.

Required Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Leadership and stakeholder management Preferred Candidate Profile
• Strong commercial acumen with an ownership mindset.
• Experience working in high-growth or venture-backed companies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, or strategic finance initiatives will be an advantage.

Reporting To

Chief Executive Officer CEO/ Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Compensation Competitive salary with performance bonus, ESOPs (where applicable), and comprehensive benefits.

Location: Mulund

Timing : 10 AM to 7 PM

Week Days: Monday to Friday (5 Days week)

Saturday Holiday