Finance Manager

Firstmeridian Global Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstmeridian Global Services seeks a finance leader based in Mumbai with an MBA in Finance and 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in core finance or financial leadership roles.

The role emphasizes strategic financial planning, investment evaluation, and robust receivables management, including GST, IT, and TDS compliance within Indian regulations.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance required.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification financial leadership or core finance experience.
• Experience preferably in Architecture, Real Estate, Design, Construction, or Professional Services and follow-up with clients for payments.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute financial strategies aligned with short-term targets and long-term expansion.
• Evaluate investment opportunities for growth, treasury management, and new ventures viability.
• Conduct risk assessments, financial modeling, and scenario analyses for executive decisions.
• Own the framework for client, developer, and partner payment collections and escalate high-risk accounts.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and credit period controls.
• Build systems to track aged receivables and minimize outstanding project dues.
• Review and finalize client contracts, vendor agreements, and consultant fee structures with legal coordination.
• Ensure agreements align with corporate policy, Indian labor law, and protections of commercial interests.
• Manage budgeting, project profitability tracking, and variance analysis.
• Deliver quarterly and annual financial statements, tax filings, and audit compliance under Indian regulations (GST, IT, TDS, RERA where applicable).
• Establish internal controls, cost-optimization, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Receivables ownership

Contract review

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

ERP systems

Communication

English proficiency

Education

MBA in Finance

Tools

Tally

Zoho Books

SAP

Job description

Key Requirements

• Education: MBA in Finance.
• Experience: 3-5 years of post-qualification financial leadership or core finance experience, preferably in Architecture, Real Estate, Design, Construction, or Professional Services and follow-up with clients for payments.
• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

Mandatory Skills

• Proven ownership of client receivables and revenue tracking.
• Strong legal aptitude for reviewing contracts and HR documentation.
• High proficiency in strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and investment evaluation.
• Solid command of Indian taxation (GST, Income Tax, TDS), company law, and regulatory compliance; RERA familiarity preferred.
• Working proficiency with financial/ERP systems (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, SAP).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation capabilities.
• Good Spoken English.

Role & responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Investment Analysis

• Formulate and execute financial strategies aligned with the firm's short-term targets and long-term expansion plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities for company growth, treasury management, surplus deployment, and new venture viability.
• Conduct risk assessments, financial modeling, and scenario analyses to guide executive decision-making.

Cash Flow & Revenue Management

• Own the framework for client, developer, and partner payment collections, escalating stalled or high-risk accounts directly.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and credit period controls.
• Build and monitor systems to track aged receivables and minimize outstanding project dues.

Contracts, HR & Legal Oversight

• Review and finalize client contracts, vendor agreements, project retainerships, and consultant fee structures, coordinating with legal counsel as needed.
• Ensure all agreements align with corporate policy, Indian labor law, and commercial interest protections.

Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Planning

• Manage corporate budgeting, project-wise profitability tracking, and variance analysis.
• Deliver accurate quarterly and annual financial statements, tax filings, and audit compliance under Indian regulations, including GST, Income Tax, TDS, and RERA where applicable.
• Establish internal financial controls, cost-optimization initiatives, and corporate governance frameworks.