CA-Manager / Sr. Manager - CFO Office & Strategic Finance

Mantras2Success; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantras2Success is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance & Accounts function and partner with the leadership team on strategic financial planning, governance, and performance. You will oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, and internal controls while driving finance transformation and cost optimization to support growth in a dynamic market.

This role requires CA with strong leadership, and the ability to steer budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory.
• MBA in Finance – added advantage.
• Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, taxation, treasury, working capital, financial controls, and business finance.
• Strong understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act, taxation, audit, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and provide actionable financial insights.

Responsibilities

• CFO Office & Strategic Finance: drive finance initiatives, prepare MIS, and support long-range plans.
• Financial Accounting & Reporting: oversee accounting operations, close books, and regulatory reporting.
• Treasury & Working Capital: manage cash flow, banking relations, and fund management.
• Taxation & Compliance: ensure GST, TDS, direct/indirect taxes; coordinate audits.
• Financial Controls & Governance: strengthen internal controls and drive automation.
• Business Partnering: monitor budgets, profitability, and investment evaluations.
• Team Leadership: mentor finance teams and foster high-performance culture.

Skills

Financial leadership

CA (Chartered Accountant)

MBA in Finance

Strategic financial planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical decision making

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

MBA in Finance

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Office to lead the Finance & Accounts function and partner closely with the leadership team on strategic financial planning, business growth, governance, and financial performance. The role will oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, compliance, controls, and business finance while driving finance transformation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. CFO Office & Strategic Finance
   Act as a key strategic partner to the CFO/leadership team in driving finance initiatives and business growth plans.
   Prepare and present financial insights, MIS reports, management reviews, and board presentations.
   Support business strategy through financial analysis, scenario planning, and profitability assessment.
   Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-range business plans.
   Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
2. 2. Financial Accounting & Reporting
   Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and ensure timely closure of books.
   Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, and applicable regulatory requirements.
   Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
   Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and financial due diligence activities.
   Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information.
3. 3. Treasury & Working Capital Management
   Manage cash-flow forecasting and working-capital optimization.
   Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and fund management.
   Monitor liquidity requirements and implement effective treasury strategies.
   Support fundraising, debt management, and investor-related requirements.
4. 4. Taxation & Compliance
   Ensure compliance with direct and indirect taxation requirements, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory regulations.
   Drive tax-planning initiatives and manage tax assessments, audits, and notices.
   Liaise with government authorities, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
5. 5. Financial Controls & Governance
   Establish and strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance frameworks.
   Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and business risks.
   Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and internal policies.
   Drive process automation, digitalization, and finance transformation initiatives.
6. 6. Business Partnering
   Partner with functional leaders to monitor budgets, profitability, and cost-optimization initiatives.
   Support investment evaluations, Capex planning, and business expansion decisions.
   Provide commercial and financial insights for strategic projects and business opportunities.
7. 7. Team Leadership
   Lead, mentor, and develop Finance & Accounts teams across functions.
   Build a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability and operational excellence.
   Drive capability development, succession planning, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.

Candidate Requirements

Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.

MBA in Finance – Added advantage.

Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, taxation, treasury, working capital, financial controls, and business finance.

Strong understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act, taxation, audit, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.

Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Ability to work closely with senior leadership and provide actionable financial insights.