Finance Controller | Manufacturing - Green Chemicals / Biopolymers

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Controller / Head of Finance

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a Finance Controller to set up and manage the in-house finance function. This role will be responsible for bringing structure to financial operations, ensuring compliance, and building robust reporting and planning frameworks as the organization scales.

• Own end-to-end bookkeeping and financial accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements
• Prepare and manage monthly MIS reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Drive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Build and maintain financial models and projections (equity and debt)
• Work closely with leadership on cash flow management and cost optimization
• Coordinate with external partners for audits, due diligence, and fundraising support
• Set up and streamline finance processes, controls, and systems
• Lay the foundation for building an in-house finance team over time

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of experience, preferably in early-stage startups
• Strong hands-on experience in accounting, compliance, and MIS reporting
• Exposure to FP&A and financial modeling
• Ability to work in a 0→1 setup, building processes from scratch
• Prior experience working with investors or fundraising environments is a plus
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, ambiguous environment