Finance Manager

Ctruh; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Performance-based incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ctruh is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager in Bengaluru to lead the finance function end-to-end, from day-to-day accounting and compliance to financial strategy and investor relations. You will partner with leadership to translate numbers into insights that drive strategic decisions while building scalable finance processes in a fast-growing AI startup.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audits, and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across HR, operations, and

Qualifications

• CA or CA Inter qualification with 4+ years post-qualification experience in finance management or accounting.
• Strong understanding of compliance, statutory regulations, and labour laws.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience managing audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Assess investment opportunities and evaluate financial risks and returns.
• Oversee all accounting operations and ensure audit readiness.
• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

CA/CA Inter

Tools

Tally

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

About Us

Ctruh is a deep-tech company building the infrastructure layer for the spatial internet through a proprietary browser-native, no-code 3D engine and VersaAI, our in-house generative AI engine that transforms text, images, and video into production-ready 3D assets in minutes.

Our Work Rhythm

This is a 6-day working setup with Monday to Friday operating from office and Saturday as Work From Home (WFH).

About The Role

We're looking for a hands-on, strategic Finance Manager to lead our finance function end-to-end — from day-to-day accounting and compliance to financial strategy and investor relations. You'll be a trusted partner to leadership, translating numbers into insights that shape business decisions.

What You’ll Own

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Assess investment opportunities and evaluate financial risks and returns.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and improve financial efficiency across the business.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including monthly and annual financial closures.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, taxation laws, and audit standards.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, MIS reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Maintain transparent, audit-ready accounting records and reporting standards.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and effective utilization of funds.
• Oversee vendor payments, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and treasury operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Present financial insights, business performance metrics, and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Support fundraising initiatives, investor reporting, financial modeling, and due diligence processes.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• CA or CA Inter qualification
• Minimum 4+ years of post-qualification experience in finance management or accounting
• Strong understanding of compliance, statutory regulations, and labour laws.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, and accounting tools such as Tally, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks.
• Experience managing audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a hands‑on approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Good-to-Haves

• MBA in Finance or any additional finance‑related certifications.
• Prior experience in a startup, technology, SaaS, or high‑growth company.
• Experience working with investor relations, fundraising, board reporting, or due diligence processes.
• Exposure to ESOP accounting and startup financial governance.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and business performance metrics.
• Experience implementing or managing ERP/accounting systems and finance process automation.
• Ability to build and scale finance processes in a growing organization.
• Exposure to cross‑functional business partnering with HR, Operations, Sales, and Leadership teams.

Who Will Thrive Here

You'll thrive at Ctruh if you're a proactive, hands‑on finance professional who enjoys building from the ground up in a fast‑paced startup environment. You're comfortable balancing strategic thinking with day‑to‑day execution, taking ownership of outcomes, and making data‑driven decisions that drive business growth. You embrace ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with founders and cross‑functional teams.

You have a strong eye for detail without losing sight of the bigger picture, believe in leveraging technology and automation to improve financial operations, and are passionate about creating scalable processes. If you value transparency, accountability, continuous learning, and want your work to have a direct impact on shaping a high‑growth AI and deep‑tech company, you'll fit right in at Ctruh.

Why Join Ctruh

At Ctruh, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge, high‑performance web products while being exposed to innovative technologies and challenging projects that drive real impact. We offer a competitive salary, performance‑based incentives, comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits, and a vibrant, collaborative work environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.