Job Description – Head of Finance & Tax Planning

Position: Head of Finance & Taxation
Location: Mumbai
Department: Finance & Accounts
Experience Required: 10–15+ Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Finance & Taxation with exceptional expertise in tax planning, tax optimisation, financial management, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing tax-efficient financial strategies, legally minimising tax liabilities, managing corporate finances, and ensuring compliance with Indian taxation laws.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Tax Planning & Optimisation

- Develop and implement effective direct and indirect tax planning strategies.
- Identify opportunities to legally minimise corporate tax liabilities and maximise tax efficiency.
- Advise management on tax-efficient business structures, investments, transactions, and capital allocation.
- Manage Income Tax, GST, TDS, TCS, and other applicable statutory tax obligations.
- Evaluate tax implications of business expansion, acquisitions, investments, and restructuring.
- Monitor changes in taxation laws and proactively implement tax-saving strategies.

2. Corporate Finance & Financial Strategy

- Lead overall financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Develop strategies for capital optimisation, profitability improvement, and cost reduction.
- Oversee working capital management, financial risk assessment, and treasury operations.
- Advise senior management on funding, debt structuring, and investment decisions.
- Prepare financial models, profitability reports, and long-term financial projections.

3. Corporate Structuring & Tax Advisory

- Recommend tax-productive corporate structures, including subsidiaries, holding companies,



and SPVs where appropriate.
- Provide strategic guidance on domestic and international taxation.
- Evaluate tax implications of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and related-party arrangements.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, business restructuring, and financial due diligence.

4. Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

- Ensure timely filing of income tax returns, GST returns, TDS returns, and statutory financial reports.
- Oversee statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and regulatory assessments.
- Manage income tax notices, GST notices, departmental inquiries, and tax litigation in coordination with external advisors.
- Maintain robust internal financial controls and corporate governance standards.
- Ensure compliance with the Income-tax Act, GST regulations, Companies Act, and other applicable laws.

5. Leadership & Financial Reporting

- Lead and manage the finance, taxation, and accounting teams.
- Present financial performance, tax exposure, and strategic recommendations to directors and senior management.
- Coordinate with banks, auditors, tax consultants, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities.
- Implement financial reporting systems, automation, and process improvements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10–15+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong specialisation in corporate tax planning, tax optimisation, and tax advisory is essential.
- Proven experience in direct taxation, indirect taxation, GST, and corporate finance.
- Strong knowledge of Indian taxation laws, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in financial restructuring, tax assessments, and complex financial transactions.
- Excellent analytical, financial modelling, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Experience working with promoters, business owners, or senior leadership teams.

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹250,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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