Finance Manager (India) — CFO Track (India Entity + Dutch Parent Consolidation)

Finance Manager (India) - CFO Track (India Entity + Dutch Parent Consolidation)

Location: Kochi, India (Hybrid/Remote)

Experience: 2-6 years (high-potential, structured, growth mindset)

Reporting to: Founder/CEO (Dutch) + dotted line to Netherlands & Indian external accountants

About the role

We're hiring a Finance Manager in India who will operate like a CFO-in-training-owning cashflow, monthly close, and consolidated reporting for both our Indian entity and Dutch parent company. You'll build structured finance processes, keep books clean in QuickBooks and Tally, and ensure we close and report consolidated numbers by month-end.

What you'll own (Key Responsibilities)

1) Cashflow & Forecasting (Core)

• Build and maintain weekly cash flow and 13-week rolling forecast.
• Track runway, burn, collections, and upcoming payables with clear visibility and actions.
• Produce variance analysis vs plan and highlight risks early.

2) Month-End Close + Consolidation (India + Netherlands)

• Deliver month-end close by the end of every month: reconciliations, accruals, review checks, and final reporting pack.
• Prepare consolidated financials (India + NL): intercompany coordination, cost allocations, and consolidation schedules (with support from external accountants/advisors where needed).
• Maintain a structured close calendar and ensure all stakeholders meet deadlines.

3) Accounting Ops (QuickBooks + Tally)

• Own day-to-day finance operations using QuickBooks and Tally: invoicing, AR/AP, bank reconciliations, vendor management, expense categorization.
• Keep chart of accounts clean and consistent; standardize categories and reporting structure.

4) Controls, Documentation & Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate with CA/accounting partners for GST/TDS/payroll filings, statutory needs, and audits.
• Maintain documentation hygiene: invoices, contracts, approvals, intercompany records, and audit-ready backups.

5) Process & Systems Building

• Create SOPs and dashboards so finance runs like a system: billing workflow, collections cadence, expense policy, and monthly MIS pack.
• Improve reporting clarity for founders: KPIs, unit economics, profitability by project/customer (where applicable).

What success looks like (first 60-90 days)

• 13-week cashflow forecast running weekly (with variance commentary).
• Month-end close delivered on time with a consistent reporting pack.
• Consolidated view (India + NL) available each month-end, with intercompany items tracked.
• QuickBooks + Tally processes standardized (COA, categories, reconciliations, documentation).

Must-have skills

• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Tally (or confident ability to become productive fast).
• Strong spreadsheet skills (Excel/Google Sheets) for cashflow models and reporting.
• Understanding of month-end close fundamentals: reconciliations, accruals, AR/AP hygiene.
• Comfort coordinating across teams/time zones and with external accountants.

Nice-to-have

• Exposure to cross-border consolidation and intercompany accounting (India + EU).
• Startup experience: ambiguity, speed, ownership.
• Experience creating MIS packs for leadership/investors.

Who you are

• Passionate about numbers, cashflows, forecasting, and building structure.
• High ownership, high integrity, and detail-oriented.
• Clear communicator-can explain finance simply to founders and teams.

Compensation

• Depending on experience and ownership level
• Performance bonus (recommended): tied to close timeliness, forecast accuracy, and cashflow discipline