Job Description About MetaMorph:
n We at MetaMorph, empower startups to scale and innovate by placing people at the center of their strategy. With a proven track record of supporting over 220 startups, we specialize in aligning talent with organizational needs, enhancing employee skills, and transforming employer brands. Our data-driven insights fuel decision-making and provide comprehensive support for both acquisition and being acquired, ensuring you are covered from every angle—360°
n About Our Client :
n India's first wildlife IP franchise company - build stories of the wild for screens, stages and beyond.
n Key Responsibilities:
n 1. Financial Leadership & Control
n n Maintain strong financial governance and internal financial hygiene.
n Ensure real-time and accurate tracking of budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and financial performance.
n Own project-level P&L; management with strict budget adherence throughout the production lifecycle.
n Monitor financial health and recommend corrective actions to optimize profitability.
n n 2. Investor, Partner & Compliance Management
n n Lead financial reporting and compliance for investors, partners, and other key stakeholders.
n Ensure fund deployment aligns with contractual obligations and approved budgets.
n Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation.
n Support due diligence, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.
n n 3. Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency
n n Identify financial and operational inefficiencies across functions.
n Design and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and cost efficiency.




n Streamline cross-functional communication and financial workflows.
n Establish standardized processes to improve governance and reporting accuracy.
n n 4. Production Financial Management
n n Monitor real-time production expenses against approved budgets.
n Reconcile production-related costs and establish robust financial controls.
n Oversee vendor payments, contract compliance, and cash flow planning.
n Identify and mitigate financial risks throughout the production lifecycle.
n n 5. Client & Stakeholder Communication
n n Represent the finance function in meetings with sponsors, investors, clients, and strategic partners.
n Present concise updates on budgets, financial performance, project risks, and ROI.
n Support commercial negotiations with data-driven financial insights.
n Build trust with stakeholders through transparent and timely financial reporting.
n n 6. Financial Systems, Controls & Reporting
n n Implement financial systems and reporting frameworks tailored to the organization's operating model.
n Maintain accurate, auditable records of transactions, contracts, and project documentation.
n Strengthen internal controls to ensure financial integrity and accountability.
n Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
n n 7. Strategic Financial Planning




n n Partner with leadership to align financial strategy with business growth and long-term objectives.
n Develop financial models, scenario planning, investment cases, and business expansion frameworks.
n Guide capital allocation across new business initiatives, IPs, markets, and strategic partnerships.
n Provide commercial insights to support informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
n n Required Skills & Qualifications Experience:
n n Proven experience in finance, financial strategy, or dynamic Founder's Office roles.
n Strong understanding of financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
n Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial planning and cross-functional business initiatives.
n Familiarity with grant funding, CSR compliance, and fund utilization frameworks.
n Understanding of financial management within creative production or project-based business environments.
n Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with robust attention to detail.
n Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights effectively.
n Proven leadership skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and drive execution.
n Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing risk and tight deadlines.
n High ownership mindset with the ability to independently prioritize and execute critical initiatives.
n Professional qualification such as CA, MBA (Finance), or an equivalent finance-related degree is strongly preferred.
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📌 Head of Finance - Founder's Office | 2+ Yrs | Bengaluru | Media & Entertainment Startup
🏢 MetaMorph
📍 Bengaluru