NIRA is looking to bring on board a Director of Finance to help us take the business to the next level, while maintaining tight control and discipline around our finances. The successful candidate will be considered a senior-level hire and will work closely with the founders in all aspects of financial control and strategy. If you're looking for a dynamic and challenging role on the cutting edge of the financial services industry, and a chance to grow with the firm, then this could be the seat for you.

*Must be CA qualified with a startup background and hold NBFC exposure.

Budget: 30-40LPA + ESOPS

Experience 10-15 years

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with founders to make financial plans (forecasting) and strategy
• Financial performance evaluation /variance analysis, KPIs for the business
• Loan book management
• Cash flow & working capital management
• Preparation of key financial metrics for investors and management
• Ensuring timely reconciliations and invoice collections with our debt funding partners
• Responsible for company accounts and financial reporting as per regulatory requirements
• Fundraising strategy/ Capital structure optimisation (debt, venture debt, equity)
• Develop accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Drive key finance initiatives to improve performance and facilitate business growth
• Actively identify opportunities to improve cost structure & unit costs Coordinate with auditors / diligence teams to successfully close audits Vendor management (we use multiple 3rd party services so need to manage these expenses)
• Oversee a small team of finance professionals.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Attributes:

• CA qualified with 10-15yrs experience
• Experience in a fast growing startup is preferred*
• Demonstrated experience in financial leadership role for at least 4 years
• Financial / cashflow modeling
• Strong ability to collaborate, problem solve, and work with multiple teams.
• Sharp commercial sense
• Detail oriented / meticulous
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly data driven and analytical approach in problem solving
• Drive for excellence across all aspects of work
• Proficient use of tools such as Excel and Tally
• Willingness to work at a high level of intensity; we’re a fast growing business, you need to be able to keep up!

Nice to Have:

• Strong network with bankers
• Network within RBI
• Understanding of regulations for lending businesses.