Finance Lead: Build & Scale Finance Ops (Startup)

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 2,380,000 - 3,967,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a hands-on Finance Lead to build the finance function from the ground up at a high-growth agritech startup. You will own accounting, controllership and month-end closure while shaping MIS, dashboards, budgeting and forecasting.

You will drive statutory compliances, implement robust financial controls, manage cash flow and oversee AP/AR. The role also entails fundraising support and leading a growing finance team.

Qualifications

• CA with 6–10 years of experience.
• Startup/high-growth experience preferred.
• Strong controllership + finance operations background.
• Proven 0–1 / process-building experience.
• Excellent communication & analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting, controllership & month-end closure.
• Build MIS, dashboards, budgeting & forecasting.
• Drive GST, TDS & statutory compliances.
• Set up finance processes, SOPs & internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, AP/AR & operational payouts.
• Drive finance automation/ERP systems.
• Build and lead the finance team.
• Support founders on fundraising, DD & investor readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

ERP systems

GST compliance tools

Job description

The Corporate Institute is seeking a hands-on Finance Lead to build the finance function from the ground up at a high-growth agritech startup. You will own accounting, controllership and month-end closure while shaping MIS, dashboards, budgeting and forecasting.

You will drive statutory compliances, implement robust financial controls, manage cash flow and oversee AP/AR. The role also entails fundraising support and leading a growing finance team.