Finance Head

Overview We are looking for a seasoned and visionary Finance Head to lead all financial operations, strategy, and governance at ekincare. This is a senior leadership role that goes beyond accounting — you will be a key business partner to the CEO, Board, and investors, shaping the financial future of one of India's fastest-growing health

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platforms. ekincare works with hundreds of corporate clients in simplifying their health

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strategy and administration, by integrating with thousands of healthcare service providers in the backend. As Finance Head, you will bring financial rigor, investor-grade thinking, and a product-centric approach to driving scale, profitability, and capital efficiency. Challenges You Thrive On

• strategy and administration, by integrating with thousands of healthcare service providers in the backend. As Finance Head, you will bring financial rigor, investor-grade thinking, and a product-centric approach to driving scale, profitability, and capital efficiency. Challenges You Thrive On
• 2Mn+ users utilizing 20+ healthcare services in 400+ cities
• An average of 4K invoices generated monthly
• 1000+ corporate clients billing for sponsored & non-sponsored healthcare services
• Navigating a high-growth, Series C environment with investor scrutiny and board accountability
• Leading a cross-functional finance team across controllership, FP&A, legal, and compliance What Are We Looking For?
• Ability to lead and mentor high-performing finance teams with a culture of ownership
• Ability to manage and build investor relations with credibility and transparency
• Ability to fearlessly experiment and drive financial innovation
• Ability to harness the power of technology to automate and scale finance operations
• Ability to make decisions and influence the leadership team and board
• Ability to architect the finance function for rapid, sustainable growth
• Ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders — internal and external

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Financial Strategy & Leadership
• Define and drive the overall financial strategy aligned with the company's growth and fundraising roadmap
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to shape business strategy through financial insights
• Control and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans, capital structure, and runway management
• Analyze and present financial reports and forecasts to the Board of Directors on a periodic basis Investor Relations
• Own and manage investor relations — build trust through proactive, transparent financial communication
• Lead preparation of investor decks, board packs, MIS reports, and due diligence documentation
• Work closely with existing investors and lead financial preparation for future fundraising rounds
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions Financial Planning & Analysis
• Coordinate with the FP&A team and data analysts to drive financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling
• Track company performance against forecasts; collaborate with HODs to identify and overcome risks
• Lead budgeting, cash flow management, and financial risk assessment Controllership & Compliance
• Manage client billing — ensuring accurate and timely billing with a focus on reducing corrections, credit notes, and customer queries
• Manage the payables function — ensuring timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations
• Oversee the Legal, Secretarial, and Compliance functions of the organization
• Working knowledge of acquisitions and consolidation of financials Team Leadership
• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class finance team across controllership, FP&A, taxation, legal, and compliance
• Foster a high-ownership, high-performance culture within the finance function
• Set KPIs for the team and drive accountability against outcomes

Requirements

Core Competencies, Knowledge,

Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) — must have cleared the CA examination before 2021, with 17–19 years of total post-qualification

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• Minimum 3–5 years in a Finance Head / CFO / VP Finance role with full ownership of the finance function
• Proven

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in a Series C funded startup or Pre/Post-IPO company environment — mandatory

• in a Series C funded startup or Pre/Post-IP

Core Competencies, Knowledge,

Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) — must have cleared the CA examination before 2021, with 17–19 years of total post-qualification

experience

• Minimum 3–5 years in a Finance Head / CFO / VP Finance role with full ownership of the finance function
• Proven

experience

in a Series C funded startup or Pre/Post-IPO company environment — mandatory

• in a Series C funded startup or Pre/Post-IPO company environment — mandatory
• Strong background in fast-growing startup environments with a demonstrated culture of high ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated

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in investor relations — managing existing investors and supporting new fundraising rounds

• in investor relations — managing existing investors and supporting new fundraising rounds
• Deep expertise in business finance — unit economics, SaaS/health-tech metrics, revenue modeling, and growth KPIs
• In-depth knowledge of finance controls, corporate finance, accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Proven team leadership

skills

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building and scaling finance teams of 5+ people

• building and scaling finance teams of 5+ people
• Working knowledge of acquisitions, mergers, and consolidation of financials
• Strong leadership acumen with a strategic mindset and board-level communication

skills

• Exceptional analytical

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with the ability to translate data into decisions

• with the ability to translate data into decisions
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

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