Finance Manager | Startup | Bengaluru

Wisecor Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisecor Services in Bengaluru is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager for a fast-growing Clean Energy startup. The role requires ownership of the entire finance function, including controllership, accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury and investor reporting.

Ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 5–6 years post-qualification, startup/high-growth experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills. You will work directly with founders in a high-growth environment, building scalable processes and partnering

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–6 years post-qualification experience.
• Post-Qualification experience: 5 to 6 years.
• Startup / high-growth company experience is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on in controllership, accounting & financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory audits.
• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and MIS.
• Exposure to treasury, working capital and cash flow management.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings.
• Ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting.
• Prepare MIS, P&L analysis and financial statements.
• Strengthen accounting controls, processes and governance.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants and external partners.
• Oversee GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliance.
• Manage treasury, liquidity and working capital.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and investor reporting.

Skills

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Startup experience

Controllership

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel & financial modelling

GST & Taxation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Fundraising exposure

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

AI in finance

Job description

Hiring: Finance Manager | Clean Energy / Energy-Tech

Location: Bengaluru
Work Mode: Work from Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5 to 6 Years Post-Qualification Experience
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
Startup Experience: Mandatory
CTC: Salary + ESOPs
Reporting To: Founders
Working Days: Monday to Friday

Job Summary

We are hiring a Finance Manager for a fast-growing Clean Energy / Energy-Tech startup in Bengaluru.

The candidate must have prior experience working in a startup or high-growth entrepreneurial environment and should be comfortable taking complete ownership of the finance function.

The role involves Controllership, Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Taxation, Treasury, Cash Flow Management and Business Finance, with direct exposure to the founders.

Key Responsibilities

Controllership & Financial Reporting

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
• Ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting.
• Prepare MIS, P&L analysis and financial statements.
• Strengthen accounting controls, processes and governance.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants and external accounting partners.

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliance.
• Manage statutory, tax and internal audits.
• Ensure timely reconciliations, filings and regulatory compliance.

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Manage treasury, liquidity and working capital.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Support working capital and debt requirements.
• Assist with lender discussions, financing documentation and funding activities.

FP&A & Business Finance

• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Track business performance, margins and cost optimisation.
• Provide financial insights to founders and business teams.
• Support revenue operations, accounts receivable and commercial activities.
• Assist with investor reporting, due diligence and fundraising activities.

Finance Processes & Systems

• Develop finance SOPs, controls and scalable processes.
• Improve billing, reconciliation, expense management and revenue recognition.
• Drive ERP, automation and AI-enabled finance initiatives.
• Build efficient and scalable finance operations.

Mandatory Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 5 to 6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior startup / high-growth company experience is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on experience in Controllership, Accounting & Financial Reporting.
• Good knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and Statutory Audits.
• Experience in FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting and MIS.
• Exposure to Treasury, Working Capital and Cash Flow Management.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Good ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience building finance processes, SOPs and controls from scratch.
• Experience working directly with founders / senior leadership.
• Exposure to fundraising, debt raising, banking relationships, investor reporting or due diligence.
• Experience in Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, B2B Technology or Energy-Tech will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on CA professional with mandatory startup experience who can take ownership of the complete finance function, strengthen controllership, build scalable processes and work closely with founders.

Candidates with broad finance ownership and strong accounting/controller experience will be preferred.

Work Environment

• 5 days working Monday to Friday
• Work from Office Bengaluru
• High-growth startup environment
• High ownership and accountability
• Flexible working hours focused on outcomes
• Weekend work generally not expected except during critical business deadlines

Interview Process

Round 1: HR / Recruiter Screening
Round 2: Technical Finance Round Controllership, Accounting & Finance
Round 3: Founder / Culture-Fit Discussion

The organisation aims to complete the interview process within approximately one week.