Associate Vice President - Finance - CA (10-14 yrs)

Designation: Associate Vice President - Finance

Job Location: Gurgaon

Reporting Manager: CFO

Team Size: 6-7 members

Company: Taggd

Working Days: 5 days, work from office (Monday to Friday)

About the Role:

- This is a key role that offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and senior management to drive the division's financial success while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence. The finance controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all financial aspects of Taggd.

- This position will ensure the financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, strategic financial planning, and cost control. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities, enhancing profitability, and providing actionable insights to business leaders.

Job Role:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Design and manage the annual financial planning cycle, including budget preparation and long-term forecasting.

- Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actual vs. budget) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to optimize resource allocation.

- Support scenario analysis to guide strategic decision-making in response to business challenges.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial statements as per assigned timeline.

- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

- Prepare reports and dashboards to provide clarity on financial performance metrics, including profitability, ROI, and key cost drivers.

Revenue Management & Cost Optimization:

- Oversee the end-to-end revenue cycle, including invoicing, revenue recognition, and collections.

- Monitor revenue streams across multiple projects to ensure accurate client billing and timely payments.

- Implement cost control measures to manage direct costs (e.g., recruiter fees, technology investments) and indirect costs (e.g., operational expenses).

- Drive initiatives to improve profitability, focusing on margin analysis and expense rationalization.

- Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, offering data-driven insights and strategic guidance.

- Partner with clients to resolve financial queries, billing issues, and payment discrepancies.

- Collaborate with the operations and HR teams to align financial performance with business goals.

- Regularly present financial performance updates and key findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through automation and digitization.

- Optimize the use of ERP systems and financial tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting.

- Implement internal controls to strengthen risk management and governance.

Job Requirements:

Professional Experience and Qualification:

- 10-14 years years of progressive experience in financial management, with a strong focus on automation and digitization, or professional services industries.

- Candidate should be Chartered Accountant.

- Demonstrated success in managing budgets, forecasts, cost analysis, and financial reporting.

- Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance, and statutory requirements Proficiency in ERP systems and financial tools.

Desired Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex financial challenges.

- Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.

- High attention to detail and accuracy, combined with a strategic, big-picture mindset.

- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic environment.