Senior Finance Executive

The Senior Finance Executive will be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day financial operations while ensuring healthy cash flow, timely collections, effective fund utilization, and accurate accounting.

The role will also involve end-to-end fund raising, coordination with financial institutions and stakeholders, and supporting management in financial and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial transactions.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of accounts.
• Monitor accounts payable, receivables, expenses, and outstanding payments.
• Coordinate with auditors, accountants, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and MIS.

2. Funds & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor and manage daily cash flow and fund requirements.
• Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow projections.
• Ensure optimum utilization of available funds.
• Plan payments and expenses based on business priorities and cash availability.
• Identify potential cash flow gaps and proactively address them.

3. Collection & Receivables Management

• Take ownership of customer collections and outstanding receivables.
• Monitor ageing reports and ensure timely follow-up on overdue payments.
• Coordinate with the sales team to improve collection efficiency.
• Develop and maintain collection plans for major customers.
• Track DSO and other relevant receivables KPIs.

4. Fund Raising – End-to-End

• Identify suitable funding requirements and financing opportunities.
• Coordinate with banks, NBFCs, investors, and other financial institutions.
• Prepare financial documents, MIS, projections, and supporting information required for funding.
• Manage the complete fund-raising process from requirement identification to disbursement.
• Negotiate with financial institutions wherever required and ensure competitive financing terms.
• Maintain proper documentation and compliance throughout the funding process.

5. Operations Management

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth financial and operational processes.
• Monitor operational expenses and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support management in improving internal processes and financial controls.
• Ensure timely execution of finance-related operational activities.

6. Sales & Business Support

• Work closely with the Sales and Business Development teams on customer credit, payment terms, collections, and outstanding amounts.
• Evaluate customer payment behaviour and support management in making credit-related decisions.
• Monitor the financial impact of sales orders, credit periods, and customer commitments.
• Support sales operations from a financial and commercial perspective.

7. Management Reporting & MIS

• Prepare regular financial and management reports.
• Provide management with insights on cash position, collections, payables, receivables, and funding requirements.
• Track key financial KPIs and highlight deviations.
• Assist management in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management.
• Excellent understanding of cash flow and working capital management.
• Strong experience in collections and receivables management.
• Practical experience in fund raising and financial institution coordination.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with Sales, Operations, and Management teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Ability to handle financial information with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Strong ownership, decision-making, and execution skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 5–6 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounts, Fund Management, or a similar role.
• Candidates with experience in fund raising, working capital management, collections, and cash flow management will be preferred.
• Experience working in a growing organization or SME environment will be an advantage.
• Should be comfortable taking independent ownership of finance-related activities.
• Should have a strong commercial understanding and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.