Finance Controller – Lead Financial Operations

About the role

The Finance Controller will lead the financial operations of a fast‑growing EdTech startup, shaping strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role combines hands‑on financial management with strategic partnership across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies, lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Oversee financial controls, policies and compliance with GST, TDS, FEMA, CST and other regulations.
• Manage statutory and internal audits, tax filings and ensure accurate financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables and optimize cost structures.
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insights, modelling and scenario analysis for business decisions.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while driving ERP implementation and automation.

Required profile

• 10+ years of finance experience, preferably in a high‑growth technology or education environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and Indian financial regulations.
• Proven track record in financial planning, control, audit coordination and tax compliance.
• Experience leading finance teams and implementing financial systems.

Required skills

• IFRS
• GAAP
• GST, TDS, FEMA, CST compliance
• Financial reporting
• Audit management (statutory & internal)
• ERP implementation
• Financial modelling and scenario analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape finance function in a high‑impact EdTech startup.
• Collaborative environment with a diverse team of 200+ professionals.
• Competitive compensation package.