Financial Controller

Location:

Bangalore, India (On-site)Experience:

3–6 yearsReports to:

Lead of FinanceIndustry:

Manufacturing (Aerospace & Defence)

About the RoleWe're looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to own the day-to-day finance function at a Bangalore-based aerospace startup. This is an individual-contributor, execution-focused role not a CFO or Head of Finance position. You'll be the first dedicated finance hire, responsible for setting up the company's books from scratch and keeping them audit-ready as we scale.If you're an early-career finance professional who wants to build strong financial systems hands-on in a regulated, high-precision manufacturing environment, this role is for you.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Architecture:

Build and maintain the company's books of accounts to be audit-ready at all times. Set up internal controls and financial processes from the ground up.Cash Flow Management:

Maintain real-time visibility on liquidity. Track burn rate, manage working capital, and prepare cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance reports to support long-cycle manufacturing operations.Manufacturing & Costing:

Implement project-based costing for aerospace components. Manage WIP (Work-in-Progress) valuation and inventory controls relevant to defence and aerospace manufacturing.Compliance:

Manage GST (including refunds for inverted duty structures), TDS, and annual statutory audits and filings end-to-end.Grants & Incentives:

Handle compliance for iDEX grants, Startup India perks, and export/import documentation,



with attention to international trade compliance.Fundraising Support:

Prepare and organize financial documentation to support the Lead of Finance during due diligence for funding rounds, grant disbursements, and partnership discussions.Cross-functional Support:

Provide financial data and analysis to the Lead of Finance and founding team to support business decisions.Process Improvement:

Set up best-practice finance processes to improve turnaround times across departments.

RequirementsQualified CFA / Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / MBA in Finance3–6 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment1+ years of experience in Compilation of Financial StatementsHands-on experience building or strengthening financial systems and processesComfortable managing complex cash flows and fund flows independently

PreferredExperience in a startup or an organization with global operationsExposure to project-based costing, WIP valuation, and inventory control in manufacturing or aerospace/defenceExperience managing GST, TDS, statutory audits, and related complianceExperience supporting fundraising or financial due diligence for equity or grant funding

Note on seniority:

This role is scoped for early-to-mid career finance professionals (3–6 years) who want to build hands-on ownership of a finance function.

What We OfferCompetitive salary aligned with Bangalore's top-tier startup standardsESOP grants in a growth-oriented companyThe opportunity to build the financial foundation of a company contributing to the global aerospace supply chain

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