Head Of Strategy And Finance

Zolve Innovations; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in Bengaluru is seeking a Head of Strategy and Finance to shape its financial vision and strategic roadmap. The role demands 10-15 years of experience in strategic finance, with a strong background in fintech and leadership. Responsibilities include leading financial planning, managing investor relations, and developing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills along with a CA, CPA, or MBA from a top institution. This position offers a crucial opportunity for impactful contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years post-qualification in strategic finance, FP&A, or similar roles.
• Experience in fintech, cross-border banking, or high-growth startups is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in financial leadership, strategic planning, capital management, and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to provide actionable insights.
• Manage relationships with investors and provide clear board reporting.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and strategy team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

CA / CPA / MBA (preferably from a Tier-1 institute)

Job description

Position: Head of Strategy and Finance

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Zolve

Zolve is a cross-border neo-bank empowering global citizens, migrants, and nomads to access financial products and credit seamlessly across countries. By leveraging home-country credit scores, Zolve provides financial freedom to pursue ambitions without geographical constraints. Our offerings include checking accounts, credit cards, remittances, insurance, and loans.

As we expand across geographies, product lines, and customer segments, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Strategy and Finance to shape the company s financial vision and strategic roadmap.

Role Overview

The Head of Strategic Finance will operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations, ensuring capital efficiency, profitability, and data-driven growth. This leadership role partners closely with founders and the executive team to balance immediate execution with long-term strategic initiatives in a fast-growing, global fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to provide actionable insights for business decisions.
• Monitor unit economics, ROI, and profitability in collaboration with product, growth, and business teams.

Strategy & Business Leadership

• Lead strategic projects, including new product evaluations, cross-border expansion, investments, and potential M&A opportunities.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to guide operational and strategic initiatives.

Investor Relations & Governance

• Manage relationships with investors and provide clear, insightful board reporting.
• Translate complex financial data into coherent narratives for stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and strategy team.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, ownership, and collaboration across functions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure timely statutory, internal, and audit compliance across entities.
• Maintain operational agility while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• CA / CPA / MBA (preferably from a Tier-1 institute).

Experience:

• 10 15 years post-qualification in strategic finance, FP&A, or similar roles.
• Experience in fintech, cross-border banking, or high-growth startups is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in financial leadership, strategic planning, capital management, and investor relations.
• Hands-on experience with fundraising, M&A, or cross-border financial operations is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-geography environment.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with short-term execution demands.