Head Of Finance

Weekday AI; Delhi; On-site; INR 9,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consulting firm is seeking a proactive Head of Finance in Delhi to lead financial governance and enhance P&L ownership. This role involves leading a dynamic team and strengthening operational finance to support the growth of a fast-paced startup in the D2C sector. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in financial modeling, along with a CA or MBA in Finance.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team

Key leadership role in scaling a fast-growing startup

Culture that encourages ownership and strategic thinking

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in business finance or related leadership roles.
• Prior exposure to D2C or eCommerce businesses preferred.
• Experience in high-growth, founder-driven environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team for accurate accounting and MIS reporting.
• Manage end-to-end working capital cycles including cash optimization.
• Collaborate on fundraising and prepare board updates.

Skills

P&L ownership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cost control

Excel proficiency

Education

CA / MBA in Finance

Tools

Zoho Books

Tally

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Delhi

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and strategic Head of Finance to lead financial governance, strengthen P&L ownership, and enable data-backed decision-making across the organization. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and is passionate about building a scalable consumer business with strong financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the finance team to ensure accurate accounting, MIS reporting, and adherence to all statutory requirements including GST, TDS, audits, and ROC filings.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce strong internal controls, financial discipline, and compliance processes across departments.

Cash Flow & Operational Finance

• Manage end-to-end working capital cycles including payables, receivables, vendor terms, and cash optimization.
• Strengthen treasury operations, maintain healthy bank relationships, and optimize cash reserves.
• Oversee financial processes for a growing workforce and ensure smooth payroll and expense management.
• Evaluate and prioritize strategic expenditures while advising leadership on capital allocation and cost efficiency.

Strategic & Business Finance

• Collaborate with founders on fundraising (equity and debt), investor communication, and preparation of board updates.
• Build and refine financial models for new product categories, offline expansion, and international markets.
• Consolidate cross-functional data from sales, marketing, operations, and inventory to create holistic internal dashboards.
• Monitor unit economics, margins, and contribution profitability across all sales channels including D2C, quick commerce, and e-commerce.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure timely audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Implement scalable financial systems, automation tools, and improved finance workflows.
• Identify financial risks across operations, supply chain, and revenue channels; deploy mitigation strategies proactively.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in business finance, FP&A, controllership, or related leadership roles.
• Prior exposure to D2C, eCommerce, or consumer-focused businesses is strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in P&L ownership, cost control, financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with platforms like Zoho Books, Tally, or similar financial tools is an added advantage.
• Experience working in founder-driven, high-growth environments is highly valued.
• Excellent business acumen, attention to detail, and a problem-solving, solution-oriented approach.
• CA / MBA in Finance or equivalent professional qualification.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team focused on innovation and high performance.
• Play a key leadership role in scaling a fast-growing startup.
• Be part of a culture that encourages ownership, strategic thinking, and leadership initiative.