Manager Corporate Strategy

Financial Controller / VP – Finance Location: Noida, India Experience: 7+ years Reporting To: CEO / Managing Director Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller / VP – Finance to lead the finance function of a rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong controllership capabilities with strategic finance expertise, partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive business growth, financial planning, fundraising, investment decisions, and long-term value creation. The role requires an individual with a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, capital raising, investor management, financial modelling, valuation, and corporate finance while ensuring robust financial governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Corporate Planning Develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy aligned with business objectives. Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-term financial planning, and business performance reviews. Build comprehensive financial models to support business expansion, strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and capital allocation decisions.

Evaluate new business opportunities through investment analysis, scenario planning, and financial feasibility studies. Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board on business growth, profitability, and investment decisions. Fundraising, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance Lead debt and equity fundraising initiatives, including interactions with venture capital, private equity, banks, financial institutions, and strategic investors.

Prepare investor presentations, financial models, information memorandums, and fundraising documentation. Manage relationships with existing and prospective investors and provide regular financial and business performance updates. Coordinate and manage financial, commercial, and legal due diligence during fundraising, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investment transactions.

Support negotiations with investors, lenders, and financial institutions. Valuation & Financial Modelling Develop detailed financial models for budgeting, fundraising, valuation, business planning, and strategic decision-making. Perform business valuation using DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, and other accepted valuation methodologies.

Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to support key investment and capital allocation decisions. Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investment opportunities. Investment Planning & Treasury Management Develop investment planning strategies for efficient deployment of capital.

Optimize working capital, liquidity, and cash flow management. Manage treasury operations, banking relationships, debt facilities, and investment portfolios. Monitor capital expenditure and ensure optimal utilization of financial resources.

Financial Accounting & Controllership Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Strengthen internal financial controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.

Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and regulatory compliance. FP&A & Business Performance Develop meaningful MIS, dashboards, and KPI reporting for leadership. Conduct variance analysis, profitability analysis, and business performance reviews.

Identify cost optimization opportunities while supporting business growth. Provide actionable financial insights to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. Taxation, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with direct and indirect taxation laws.

Oversee statutory filings, regulatory reporting, and audit requirements. Develop enterprise-wide financial risk management practices. Ensure adherence to corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications MBA from a Tier-1 Business School / Ivy League Institution 8+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, Investment Planning, Fundraising, or Strategic Finance. Experience working with startups, high-growth companies, venture-backed organizations, or private equity portfolio companies is highly preferred. Strong understanding of fundraising processes, investor relations, financial due diligence, valuation methodologies, and financial modelling.

Experience interacting with investors, banks, financial institutions, auditors, and Board members. Strong knowledge of accounting standards, corporate finance, taxation, treasury management, and financial controls. Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, financial modelling, and business analytics tools.