Interesting Job Opportunity: Vice President - Finance

MeraKi Connect; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MeraKi Connect in Bengaluru, Karnataka seeks a VP of Finance to lead the finance function in a hands-on, strategic partnership with the founders and business leaders.

You will streamline financial systems, manage treasury, compliance, and reporting, and drive fundraising efforts with Banks/NBFCs, while shaping long-term growth and profitability.

The role requires extensive experience in finance leadership, investor liaison, and building high-performing teams to support rapid e-commerce growth.

Qualifications

• The role requires strategic financial leadership and strong business partnering.
• Experience in managing relationships with banks and investor groups for fundraising and capital deployment.
• Proven ability to build and lead a high-performing finance team and implement robust internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and partner with business leaders to implement a strategic growth vision.
• Streamline financial systems, processes, and governance to support expansion.
• Oversee treasury, accounting, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage investor relations to support AUM growth and cash flows.
• Represent the company with banks, NBFCs, PE firms, and other financial institutions.
• Shape strategy, budgeting, and management information systems for actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and risk management across the organization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Adaptability

Education

CA / MBA (Finance)

Job description

We are looking to add VP of finance to a e-commerce company backed by marquee investors like 3one4 Capital and Fireside venture .

Vice President - Finance

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function in a hands-on manner and partner with the business leaders in building and implementing a strategic growth vision for the company.
• In addition, the role requires to streamline the existing financial systems and processes in line with the growth agenda.
• You will be a key partner to the founders / the management team and will be instrumental in managing investors, advising the business on diligence, planning for further business expansion and growth.
• You will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the founder
• Lead all aspects of the day-to-day finance operations of the company including statutory compliance, risk and governance functions.
• You will be the main convener of the Audit and Statutory Committee of the Board.
• Help shape the strategy, finance, and operational excellence agenda and drive execution of these plans through the team and in collaboration with the founders & the business leaders.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.
• Manage profitability of the business through cost controllership.
• Ensure effective working capital management and optimal utilization of available funds
• Streamline financial systems and processes from a people and process standpoint.
• Build a high quality and motivated finance team
• The entire treasury, accounting, and day-to-day cash management will be under your Management:
• Supporting the fundraising efforts of the founders, where needed, by developing deep relationships with Banks/NBFCs etc.
• Being the main SPOC for financial and other Due Diligence as required by the investors.
• Leading the fundraising initiative of the Company to ensure clear visibility of funds/credit limit for ensuring the AUM growth and Cash Flows.
• Representing the company in front of Institutional Investors, PE firms, Mutual Funds, Banks, FI, FIIs, Rating Agencies, Debenture Trustees, Registrars, and Brokers/intermediaries to ensure that adequate credit limits are available
• Supporting the development of executive-level analysis, briefings, & reports for and to senior leadership

Strategy

• Assessing organizational performance against both annual budgets and business strategy.
• Developing tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to make actionable recommendations on both strategy and execution plans.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure the financial viability of business transactions, and robust management information systems are in place.
• Engaging the audit, and investment committees around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model(s) and operational delivery.

Financial Management And Control

• Managing all finance and accounting operations
• Directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements
• Ensuring compliance with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Developing and documenting business processes, and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Role Requirements

• CA / MBA (Finance) from premiere institutes preferred with 14-15 years of related experience
• Open to travel frequently for Fundraising and other financial business strategy initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability or track record of managing relationships with banks and resource mobilization.

Strategic Thinking

Key Competencies & Skills:

• The role must be able to think strategically and develop long-term financial plans that support the company's growth and profitability goals.
• You should be able to identify and evaluate opportunities for investment and growth and provide recommendations to the CEO and executive team.

Leadership And Team Management

• The CFO must be an effective leader and manager, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• You should be able to provide guidance and mentorship to the finance team and communicate effectively with other departments

Communication Skills

• The role must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information and insights to a variety of stakeholders, including the CEO, board of directors, investors, and internal stakeholders.
• You should also be able to communicate financial information in a way that is easily understandable to non-financial stakeholders.

Risk Management

• The role must be skilled in risk management, including identifying potential financial risks and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
• You should be able to develop and implement internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with financial regulations and minimize financial risk.

Adaptability

• The CFO must be adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• You should be able to quickly adjust your financial strategy in response to changes in the market or the company's goals.