DigiFocal IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Website:
digifocal.in
Job details:
Job Title:
Director - Finance
Location: Mumbai - Andheri
About the Role:
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director - Finance who will act as a strategic partner to the Finance Head/CFO, driving fi nancial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and governance. The role combines strategic insight with hands-on execution, ensuring fi nancial discipline, scalability, and decision support for business leadership. The role requires a seasoned fi nance leader with strong expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, business partnering, MIS, revenue recognition, ERP implementation, and team leadership. The individual will act as a key business advisor to the leadership team, driving profi tability, fi nancial discipline, system automation, and long-term strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Finance & Business Leadership:
● Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to defi ne long-term business strategy, annual operating plans, and 5-year growth roadmap.
● Evaluate new market expansion, digital spends, investments, and business initiatives through detailed financial feasibility models.
● Provide actionable insights backed by projections, scenario planning, and risk assessment.
● Drive fi nancial governance and ensure alignment of fi nancial goals with business objectives.
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
● Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and strategic planning cycles.
● Develop and monitor segmental P&L, cash flow analysis, cost optimization, and profitability metrics.
● Conduct variance analysis against budget and forecasts; highlight risks and opportunities.
● Drive data-backed decision-making through dashboards, live MIS, and fi nancial analytics.
3. Internal Controls & Risk Governance:
● Ownership of Internal Financial Controls (IFC), risk management, SOPs, and audit governance.
● Oversee preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements (IND-AS compliant).
● Ensure accurate revenue recognition (including IND AS 115 standards where applicable).
● Manage statutory audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and regulatory requirements.
● Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, and financial governance frameworks.
4. Operations & Process Excellence:
● Oversee end-to-end finance operations: AR, AP, GL, Payroll, Taxation, Banking & Audits.
● Optimize working capital, collections, and cash flow management.
● Lead cost optimization initiatives across departments
● Exposure to treasury management, liquidity planning, banking covenants, and (where applicable) forex risk management..
● Implement strong performance tracking mechanisms across business verticals.
5. Systems, ERP & Automation Leadership:
● Drive ERP implementations, migrations, and system upgrades (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central).
● Lead internal digital transformation initiatives including dashboard development and automation projects.
● Partner with IT teams for development of MIS, database systems, intranet tools, and fi nance process automation.
● Ensure creation of a single source of truth for business data.
6. Team Leadership & Talent Development:
● Partner with business and commercial teams on pricing decisions, contract margin analysis, bid/RFP evaluations, and business unit profi tability tracking to support informed decision-making and drive financial performance.
● Lead and mentor finance, accounts, payroll, and MIS teams.
● Build scalable finance structures to support high-growth environments.
● Establish KPIs and performance metrics for fi nance teams.
● Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience:
● Qualified CA mandatory, with CS / MBA (Finance) as an added advantage.
● 8 -12 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting with at least 6-8 years in a leadership or team management role.
● Experience in IT/ITES startup companies, SaaS, PropTech, digital-first, or high-growth businesses are Mandatory.
● Proven experience in FP&A, Business Planning, MIS, and Strategic Finance.
● Experience in ERP implementation and fi nance system transformation
● Strong exposure to revenue recognition, consolidation, and compliance.
● Exposure to M&A activities, investor reporting, and Private Equity/strategic due diligence processes will be an added advantage, enabling effective support in strategic fi nance initiatives and stakeholder requirements.
● Excellent communication skills with the ability to infl uence senior stakeholders and present solutions confidently.
Interested candidates can share their resume at:
pratiksha@digifocal.in/alhad@digifocal.in
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