Job DescriptionFinancial Controller
nLocation: Bangalore, India (In office)
nExperience: 3–6 years
nReports to: Lead of Finance
nIndustry: Manufacturing (Aerospace & Defence)
nAbout the Role
nWe'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.
nIf 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.
nKey Responsibilities
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- Financial 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.n
- 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.n
- Manufacturing & Costing: Implement project-based costing for aerospace components. Manage WIP (Work-in-Progress) valuation and inventory controls relevant to defence and aerospace manufacturing.n
- Compliance: Manage GST (including refunds for inverted duty structures), TDS, and annual statutory audits and filings end-to-end.n
- Grants & Incentives: Handle compliance for iDEX grants, Startup India benefits, and export/import documentation, with attention to international trade compliance.n
- Fundraising Support: Prepare and organize financial documentation to support the Lead of Finance during due diligence for funding rounds, grant disbursements, and partnership discussions.n
- Cross-functional Support: Provide financial data and analysis to the Lead of Finance and founding team to support business

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