Uni Club - Associate Director - Finance (7-15 yrs)

Job Title: Associate Director - Finance

Location: Bangalore

Reports To: CFO/CEO

Job Summary:

The AD Finance will be responsible for guiding, motivating, and supervising a team to ensure alignment with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative work environment. This role requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and effective cross-functional collaboration to drive business performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and cultivating a culture of collaboration and accountability.

- Partner closely with Finance and Business Leaders to articulate and implement strategic decisions while managing relationships with cross-functional teams.

- Engage and coordinate with Big-4 accounting firms, external consultants, and advisors to meet business requirements and optimize financial strategies.

- Ensure adherence to regulatory, statutory, and compliance requirements, including establishing internal controls and ensuring timely completion of audits and reports.

- Design and recommend optimizations in accounting and financial strategies across various business units.

- Identify growth opportunities and develop long-term strategic initiatives.

- Prepare detailed and timely reports on financial performance, including quarterly and annual reports.

- Develop standardized monthly reporting decks for the Board and Management.

- Provide ad-hoc business performance reporting to support decision-making.

- Maintain constant awareness of the company's financial position and proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CFA, or MBA (Finance) is preferred.

- Proven experience in financial strategy, business planning, and team leadership.

- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, compliance, and audit processes.

- Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external consultants.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Preferred Experience:

- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or strategy-related roles.

- Experience working with Big-4 firms or external financial advisors.

- Industry experience in Finance/ Wealth Tech is preferred

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

- Exposure to strategic decision-making and business transformation initiatives.

- Collaborative work culture with cross-functional engagements.

- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.