Jaro Education - Chief Finance Officer - Startup - CA (10-18 yrs)

Job Description:

As the CFO, you will play a key role in driving the financial health and growth of our organization. You will be responsible for developing and executing financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, overseeing post listing compliance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Your leadership will be vital in navigating the financial challenges and opportunities that come with a rapidly scaling organisation in the education technology space. Previous exposure in a listed organization is critical for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Strategy and Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies to support the company's growth, profitability, and long-term vision. Be a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, providing financial insights to guide decision-making.

- Compliance & Regulatory Oversight : Ensure adherence to all financial regulations, including timely submission of quarterly results to the stock exchange, tax filings (TDS, GST), and audit processes. Maintain compliance with Ind AS, oversee direct and indirect tax amendments & its business impact, and manage financial risk in line with legal requirements.

- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to ensure alignment with company goals. Track financial performance against budgets, identify trends, and propose actionable insights to improve profitability.

- Accounting and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly financial results to the stock exchange, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Liaise with auditors on a quarterly basis and ensure adherence to India's Accounting Standards (Ind AS), with a focus on public relations and maintaining transparency in financial reporting.

- Taxation: Manage TDS, GST returns, and filing. Oversee direct and indirect tax amendments & its business impact, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Lead efforts in managing and resolving tax-related litigations and disputes.

- Treasury and Finance Management: Lead treasury management activities, including managing relationships with lenders, rate negotiation, and reviewing sanction letters. Ensure effective cash flow management and financing strategies to support business operations and growth.

- Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and tax compliance requirements. Identify and mitigate financial risks, and develop strategies to manage them effectively.

- Cost Control and Efficiency: Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities to optimize expenses while maintaining the quality of operations. Work closely with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve operational efficiency.

- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members.

- Strategic Planning: Work closely with the leadership team to define strategic initiatives, evaluate financial viability, and drive business performance through strong financial stewardship.

- Management Information Systems (MIS): Oversee the development and delivery of accurate and insightful MIS reports, supporting business decisions and helping teams understand key performance indicators (KPIs)

What We're Looking For:

- Experience:10 years+ of experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role within a startup, EdTech, or any service organisation. Experience in post listing focus areas is a must.

- Education: A CA (Chartered Accountant) is a must. MBA (Finance), or similar qualifications are good to have additionally.

- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with financial software, accounting tools, and systems and understanding of contemporary tool is critical.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation and equity participation in a growing startup.

- An opportunity to make a significant impact in an industry that's changing lives through education.

- Autonomy to drive the role in a growing organisation.