Finance Manager

LinkCxO (The CxO's Marketplace); Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkCxO (The CxO's Marketplace) is seeking a seasoned finance leader to head the end-to-end finance function for a growing organization of 100–200 employees. Based in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, you will partner with the founders to drive performance, strategy, and capital efficiency.

You will own FP&A, cash flow, and capital allocation, build robust financial models, and support fundraising and strategic initiatives while maintaining high-quality insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance and strategic roles.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and business analysis.
• Experience working closely with founders or leadership teams in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Own financial planning & analysis (FP&A) including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Drive business finance: partner with leadership on pricing, margins, unit economics, and profitability.
• Build and manage financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead cash flow management, working capital strategy, and capital allocation.
• Manage accounts receivable (AR) and optimise collections with strong client relationship management.
• Define and track key business and financial KPIs across functions.
• Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new business lines, and partnerships.
• Lead fundraising processes and investor discussions, data rooms, and diligence.
• Drive valuation analysis for internal strategy and external transactions.
• Build strong relationships with investors, lenders, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Stakeholder management

Team management

Executive partner with founders

Job description

Enterprise Scale. Measured Delivery. ExoTalent delivers structured talent solutions across

early and mid-level hiring. We operate embedded RPO models across both early and mid-

level hiring with clear accountability and measurable outcomes. We also deliver these

solutions through contingent and project-based mandates. ExoTalent partners with high-

growth and established enterprises across Renewables, Semiconductors, Batteries, EV,

Technology-executing complex RPO and turnkey hiring programs at scale. Leveraging 13+

years of enterprise experience, we support 70+ global clients across industries. Our

infrastructure is anchored in Mumbai (HQ), with regional hubs in Navi Mumbai, Bangalore,

Delhi/NCR, Pune, and Chennai. Our global footprint includes operational satellite offices in

South Africa and the Netherlands.

About LinkCxO

LinkCxO is an exclusive leadership ecosystem providing specialised solutions for both

individual executives and organisations. Through our B2C flagship, we offer bespoke

privileges, collaboration opportunities, and career growth solutions, alongside industry and

thematic intelligence for the C-suite, Investors, Founders, and Senior professionals. At

present, we have 30,000+ senior professionals on the platform and growing. Through NetraX,

our specialised B2B AI-driven talent discovery and intelligence platform, we enable

organisations to identify and engage talent based on precise role and skills fit. The platform

provides direct access to a verified network of professionals through data-driven validation.

NetraX simplifies the search for relevancy, connecting high-growth enterprises with the

specific leadership and talent organisations require.

About Leaders Edge

AI-Enabled Executive Search & Leadership Advisory. Founded in 2019, Leaders'Edge is a

senior-led leadership advisory and search firm delivering CXO and mission-critical

mandates across the Automotive, Industrial, Technology, and BFSI sectors. We combine

deep domain expertise with proprietary AI intelligence to deliver strategic leadership

solutions that drive long-term value and competitive advantage. Senior-Led. AI-Backed.

Sector-Specialized.

Follow us on:

https://www.exotalent.inhttps://www.linkcxo.com

https://www.leadersedge.company

Job Description

Office Timing: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

This is a 100% work-from-office opportunity.

To lead the end-to-end finance function for a growing organisation (100-200 employees),

acting as the primary finance partner to the founders. The role is focused on driving business

performance, financial strategy, capital efficiency, and enabling scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Own financial planning & analysis (FP&A) including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Drive business finance: partner with leadership on pricing, margins, unit economics, and profitability
• Build and manage financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Lead cash flow management, working capital strategy, and capital allocation
• Manage accounts receivable (AR) and optimise collections with strong client relationship management
• Define and track key business and financial KPIs across functions
• Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new business lines, and partnerships
• Lead fundraising processes (not primary), including investor discussions, data rooms, and diligence
• Drive valuation analysis for internal strategy and external transactions
• Build strong relationships with investors, lenders, and external stakeholders

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review cash position, receivables, and runway; drive actions to optimise liquidity
• Work closely with founders on daily/weekly business performance and decisions
• Monitor revenue, margins, and cost structures across teams
• Engage with clients on collections and commercial discussions where needed
• Update financial models and scenario plans based on business changes
• Prepare leadership dashboards, MIS, and performance insights
• Support ongoing investor communication and strategic conversations

How Success in the Role is Measured

• Improvement in unit economics, margins, and overall profitability
• Strong cash flow discipline and optimised working capital cycle
• High-quality financial insights influencing key business decisions
• Accuracy and usefulness of forecasts and scenario planning
• Effective management of receivables and cash collections
• Successful support in fundraising and strategic initiatives
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to founders and leadership

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in finance
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and business analysis
• Experience working closely with founders or leadership teams in high-growth
• Deep understanding of unit economics, pricing, and cost structures
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interact confidently with investors, clients, and senior leadership
• Experience in Team Management is a prerequisite

Role Context

• Reports directly to founders/ CEO
• Acts as the "Number 1 Finance Leader" in the organisation
• Highly cross-functional role across sales, operations, and leadership
• Critical in driving financial discipline, visibility, and scale readiness