LatentBridge - Finance Manager (4-5 yrs)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to oversee our financial planning, reporting, and compliance functions.

The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in ensuring financial stability, supporting business growth, and maintaining fiscal discipline across departments.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and ensure robust financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process across the business.

- Monitor actuals vs. forecasts and identify areas of improvement.

- Analyze financial performance metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Financial Reporting

- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Ensure financial records comply with applicable accounting standards (GAAP, IND AS, IFRS).

- Provide reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and regulatory authorities.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning.

- Optimize banking relationships and ensure timely disbursements, collections, and reconciliations.

Compliance & Controls

- Ensure statutory compliance with tax laws, GST, TDS, ROC filings, and internal controls.

- Coordinate with auditors for internal, external, and statutory audits.

- Maintain financial discipline and adherence to policies and controls.

Team Management & Process Improvement

- Lead and mentor the finance/accounting team; foster a culture of ownership and performance.

- Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP system efficiencies.

- Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 4-5 years of finance experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a managerial capacity.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, taxation, and financial modeling