Title: Head of Finance

Location:
Mumbai, on-site Preferred Industry

Experience:
Performance Footwear | Manufacturing | D2C

Experience:
7–10 Years Client/Role Overview We are building a performance-focused footwear brand that combines material science, ergonomic design and biomechanics to create high-comfort, durable and India-specific performance footwear. With a focus on data-driven product development, advanced sole structures, sustainable materials and local manufacturing, the company is positioned for strong domestic growth, export opportunities and long-term value creation. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to join the founding team and help build the financial foundation for the company's next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in line with business and growth objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, MIS, financial planning and management reporting.
• Own cash-flow planning and working capital management across manufacturing, procurement, inventory, logistics and D2C operations.
• Manage product costing, inventory valuation, landed cost calculations, margins and pricing analysis.
• Oversee procurement payments, vendor financing and supplier-related financial processes.
• Manage the finance and compliance aspects of import-export operations, including customs, duties, DGFT and related documentation.
• Develop financial models and provide business insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Monitor P&L;,



cost structures, profitability and key business metrics.
• Establish internal controls, risk-management processes and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Manage GST, TDS, income tax, statutory compliance and other applicable financial regulations.
• Support fundraising activities, investor reporting, banking relationships, audits and financial due diligence.
• Partner with founders and business teams on commercial and financial decisions.
• Build, manage and develop the finance team as the organization scales.
• Drive improvements in ERP, financial reporting, controls and finance processes. Required Qualifications & Experience
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 7–10 years of overall finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance leadership/managerial role.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer brands, retail, e-commerce, D2C or other physical-product businesses preferred.
• Hands-on experience with import-export finance, customs, duties, DGFT or global supply-chain finance.
• Strong experience in P&L; management, cash-flow management and working capital.
• Experience with product costing, inventory costing and landed-cost calculations.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, income tax and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MIS reporting and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical, commercial and business-partnering skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and scaling setting.

📌 Finance Head (Mumbai)
🏢 Speshally.nhs
📍 Mumbai