Vice President - Finance

Location : Puducherry

Job Type : Full-time Experience : 12-18 Years

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Oversee accounting, treasury, taxation, payroll, audits, and statutory compliance.
- Prepare and present financial reports, MIS, dashboards, and strategic insights to the executive leadership.
- Monitor financial performance and recommend initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
- Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks.
- Manage banking relationships, investments, and funding requirements.
- Drive ERP-based financial process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, expansion projects, and strategic investment decisions when required.

Qualifications :

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
- MBA (Finance), CMA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- 12-18 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounts,



including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in the education sector or multi-unit organizations is preferred.

Required Skills :

- Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Taxation, Audit & Statutory Compliance
- Risk Management & Internal Controls
- ERP & Financial Systems
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Business Analytics & Decision Support
- Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills

Why Join Us?

- Lead the finance function of a growing and progressive education organization.
- Work closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
- Attractive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to drive financial transformation and organizational growth.
- Cooperative and professional leadership environment.

Benefits :

- Performance-Based Incentives
- Provident Fund
- Health Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Professional Development & Executive Leadership Programs
- Career Growth Opportunities

Location : Puducherry Employment Type : Full-time

Pay: ₹956,430.66 - ₹2,416,188.83 per year

Benefits :

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Vp Finance (Puducherry)
🏢 Achariya Group of Educational Institutions
📍 Puducherry