Finance Lead

About Company: A DeepTech and Industry 4.0 technology company transforming warehouse management through Digital Twin, AI, IoT, automation, and predictive analytics . Its platform enables real-time asset monitoring, safety and compliance, predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and seamless integration with ERP/WMS systems to help enterprises build smarter, safer, and more efficient warehouses. We are seeking a sharp, CA-qualified Finance Lead to lead our financial strategy as we scale into the DeepTech domain. You will be the financial custodian of the company — building robust forecasting models, owning compliance and audits, and partnering with leadership on strategic decisions. Key Responsibilities - Lead all aspects of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making. - Design, develop, and maintain dynamic financial models to support fundraising, business planning, investor reporting, and long-term financial sustainability. - Ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., Ind-AS/GAAP). - Drive cost optimisation initiatives and monitor key operational efficiency metrics to improve margins and scalability. - Partner with the leadership team on strategic finance decisions—including pricing strategy, unit economics, capex planning, and capital allocation—to align financial outcomes with business growth. - Manage end-to-end relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, investors, and regulatory authorities. - Provide actionable financial insights and KPI dashboards to support operational leaders in making data-driven decisions. - Play a pivotal role in fundraising cycles—including due diligence support, investor presentations, and financial due diligence preparation. Requirements - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) — mandatory - 2+ years of post-qualification experience in a finance leadership or FP&A role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment - Proven expertise in building complex financial models (e.g., DCF, LBO, scenario analysis) and integrating them into business planning - Experience actively contributing to fundraising efforts—including term sheet negotiation support, investor reporting, and valuation analysis—not limited to routine MIS preparation - Strong understanding of SaaS or DeepTech business models, with familiarity in unit economics, CAC, LTV, and burn rate management - Proficiency with accounting and financial tools such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Excel (advanced), and ideally Power BI or Tableau - High analytical aptitude, business acumen, and ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations