Smart Ship Hub Digital

Singapore | Japan | India

Manager – Finance Control

Location: Pune, India | Work Experience: 5 - 9 Years

Fast paced company looking for young Finance Controller

Smart Ship Hub is a fast-paced, investor-backed maritime IoT and AI SaaS company headquartered in Singapore, with engineering operations in Pune, India and a growing presence in Japan. We are on a high-growth trajectory and are looking for a sharp, ambitious finance professional to take ownership of financial control, investor relations, and fundraising strategy. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and investor engagement — ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, high-accountability environments.

What You Will Own

1. Investor & Board Relations

Manage end-to-end investor communications.
Prepare and deliver monthly MIS reports and business performance updates to Board and investors
Develop and maintain detailed runway calculations, cashflow forecasts, and burn-rate analyses
Track and report Business Performance vs. Business Plan with variance commentary
Establish and own the company-wide performance metrics (KPIs, OKRs) in alignment with Board expectations

2. Fundraising & Financial Planning

Lead the creation of Financial Business Plans in support of equity fundraises (Series A/B)
Engage with Private Equity firms, Institutional Investors, and strategic investors
Structure and support investor data rooms — financial models, projections, cap table analysis
Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, share conversion agreements, and related legal documents in coordination with legal counsel
Engage proactively with lawyers and advisors on corporate finance and investment documentation

3. Financial Modelling & Analysis

Build robust, investor-grade financial models for a growth-stage SaaS company
Scenario modelling — growth, conservative, and stress-test projections





- SaaS metrics modelling: ARR, MRR, CAC, LTV, churn, payback period

Support pricing strategy decisions with financial impact analysis

4. Core Financial Control

Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across functions
Maintain compliance, statutory filings, and audit readiness (India + Singapore entities)
Proficient in MIS preparation, P&L; management, and reporting to leadership
Manage banking relationships, treasury, and working capital

What We Are Looking For

Mandatory Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA Final cleared)/ICWA is preferred. Alternatively, MBA Finance from top tier (IIM or equivalent) with relevant experience in similar domain.
5–9 years of post-qualification finance experience; startup / growth-stage exposure preferred
Proven experience managing investor relations, board packs, and fundraising processes
Hands-on financial modelling skills (three-statement models, DCF, waterfall, cap table)
Sound understanding of shareholder agreements, SAFE notes, convertible instruments, and share conversion mechanics

- Experience engaging with PE/VC investors, institutional investors, and their advisors

Technical & Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets — financial modelling proficiency is non-negotiable
Working knowledge of accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or equivalent)
Familiarity with startup finance tools: cap table management, investor portals
Understanding of SaaS business metrics and recurring-revenue financial structures
AI First approach

Personal Attributes

High ownership mindset — comfortable holding multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to Board, investors, and C-suite
Detail-oriented and analytically rigorous, without losing sight of the big picture
Young, energetic, and hungry — thrives in ambiguity and fast-moving environments
Team-oriented and transparent; low-ego with high competence

www.smartshiphub.com

📌 Manager – Finance Control (Pune)
🏢 Smart Ship Hub
📍 Pune