Head of Finance / CFO

About the Company

A fast-growing technology-led platform serving airlines with end-to-end crew and passenger accommodation solutions across India and international markets. The company operates a high-volume, transaction-heavy model with thousands of room-night invoices, a large vendor ecosystem, and increasing global exposure across MEA, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Role Overview

The Head of Finance will lead the end-to-end finance function, combining strong operational control with strategic capabilities in international finance and M&A.

This role requires:

• A deep operator (AR/AP, invoicing, working capital)
• A global finance leader (multi-entity, cross-border compliance)
• A strategic partner (M&A, expansion, investor readiness)

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Process Excellence

• Build scalable systems for high-volume transaction accounting (room-night level)
• Ensure accurate and timely invoice generation aligned with airline approvals
• Design robust controls for:
  • Revenue recognition (transaction-level)
  • Contract-based billing (airline SLAs)
• Drive automation across Order → Billing → Collection workflows

2. Accounts Receivable (Global & Domestic)

• Manage cross-border receivables, including:
  • Forex exposure tracking
  • Payment timelines across jurisdictions
• Reduce DSO and implement real-time receivables dashboards
• Handle dispute resolution with global airline partners

3. Accounts Payable & Vendor Ecosystem

• Manage payouts across 300+ vendors (hotels, transport, international partners)
• Oversee:
  • Multi-country vendor payments
  • Currency considerations
• Drive vendor reconciliation and contract compliance
• Optimize working capital without disrupting operations

4. MIS, Reporting & Business Finance

• Own global MIS and consolidated reporting across entities
• Provide insights on:
  • Region-wise profitability (India vs International markets)
  • Airline-wise and route-wise margins
• Support leadership with data-driven decision making

5. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Manage complex global cash flows
• Optimize:
  • Receivables vs payables across geographies
• Monitor:
  • Forex risks
  • Liquidity across entities
• Build treasury strategies for multi-currency operations

6. Systems, Automation & Scalability

• Implement scalable ERP systems for multi-entity operations
• Drive automation in:
  • Multi-country invoicing
  • Reconciliation
  • Consolidation reporting
• Ensure systems support rapid international expansion

7. Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Ensure compliance across:
  • India (GST, TDS, Companies Act)
  • International jurisdictions
• Lead:
  • Consolidated audits
  • Transfer pricing documentation
• Build strong governance frameworks across entities

8. International Finance & Multi-Entity Management

• Manage finance operations across overseas entities / subsidiaries
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Local tax regimes (VAT/GST equivalents)
  • Transfer pricing norms
• Oversee:
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Cross-border cash movement and repatriation
• Work closely with local advisors in MEA, Europe, and SEA markets

9. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Partner with leadership on:
  • Market entry via acquisitions / JVs
  • Strategic partnerships in global markets

10. Strategic Finance & Leadership

• Act as a strategic partner to CEO/Board
• Support: