Finance Manager

Finance Manager (India Based)
Location: Bangalore
Start Date: ASAP

About Zeno
An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world's GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa and India as starting points, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.

We are looking for audacious, creative, and committed people to join us on this important mission. You will be joining a bold team consisting of leading engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs hailing from companies that include Tesla, Apple, Google, SRAM, Ola Electric, Dott, LiveWire, Lucid, Bolt, Microsoft, SafeBoda, Sun Mobility, among many others. We've raised capital from some of the world's leading climate tech and mobility funds, such as Lowercarbon Capital and Toyota Ventures.

The Role
We are seeking an Finance Manager to manage and oversee financial operations at our Bangalore office, reporting directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with strong knowledge of local compliance, tax laws, and financial reporting standards. This role is essential in ensuring that Zeno's financial operations in India run smoothly, transparently, and efficiently, supporting our ambitious mission to drive the electric transition in India, East Africa, and beyond.

What You'll Do:

• Manage all financial operations for Zeno's India and global entities, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Support implementation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal reporting and budgeting processes.
• Maintain budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with company financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all local tax regulations, including GST and corporate taxes, and liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
• Establish and improve financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Work closely with the global finance team to align local operations with Zeno's broader financial goals.

What You Bring:

• 6-8 years of experience in accounting or financial management in India, preferably at a fast-growing manufacturing industry startup.
• A CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification or equivalent is required.
• Deep knowledge of Indian state-level and central tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, export / import, and inventory finance and inter-company transfer pricing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage financial operations, improve processes, and implement controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with global and local teams.
• High level of reliability, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial information.
• Self-starter with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, unstructured work environment.

Great to Have:
1. Experience in the electric vehicle, clean energy, manufacturing, or technology sectors.
2. Familiarity with Odoo as an ERP and accounting software, or other equivalent ERPs.
3. Exposure to managing accounts for both product and service-based business models.