Finance Head

Job Title: Head of Finance

Seniority Level: Head

Years of Relevant Experience: 10+years

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Kochi

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Head of Finance to lead the overall financial strategy, planning, compliance, and governance of the organization. The candidate shall lead and be responsible for all financial activities of Admaren Tech Private Limited, including its subsidiaries, associates, and other entities in which

Admaren’s directors have an interest (collectively referred to as the ‘Admaren Group’.)

This role will serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, driving financial performance, strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting long-term business growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to build scalable financial systems and processes aligned with the company’s expansion objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Prepare monthly and Yearly budgets and forecast
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and analyse variances
• Conduct department wise profitability review

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate bookkeeping and maintenance of accounts
• Consolidation and finalisation of the holding and subsidiary books
• Preparation of financial statements as per the applicable regulatory framework in India
• Co-ordination with the auditors for the timely completion of Audits

Taxation & Compliance

• Compliance with the Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, FEMA , SEZ and other applicable regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of the returns and forms requested under various act
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flows
• Manage receivables and payables
• Co-ordination with bank including the compliance with loan facilities

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Establish internal financial controls
• Implement cost control measures
• Ensure fraud prevention and financial risk mitigation

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Supervise payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, and labour laws
• Oversee employee reimbursement and expense management

MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly/ MIS reports
• Present financial insights to senior management
• Support decision-making with financial data analysis

Contract Management

• Contract Oversight & Custodianship: - Maintain a central repository of all financial contracts (vendor, client, lease, loan agreements, etc.), Ensure contracts are complete, properly authorized, and accessible to relevant stakeholders, Track contract timelines, renewals, and expiry dates
• Financial Compliance & Monitoring: - Review financial terms of contracts to ensure compliance with company policy, monitor payment terms, invoicing, and penalties/bonuses in contracts, Ensure adherence to budgets and financial commitments outlined in contracts, Flag any deviations or potential financial risks to senior management.
• Risk Management: - Identify financial risks in contracts (e.g., unfavorable payment terms, hidden liabilities, foreign exchange exposure), Collaborate with legal and Management teams to mitigate risk, ensure contracts comply with statutory and regulatory requirements in India

Revenue Tracking & Optimization

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of client invoices, with proactive tracking of receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Efficiently manage foreign exchange exposure to minimize financial risk and optimize returns.
• Implement and enforce policies and practices aimed at preventing revenue leakages and safeguarding organizational earnings.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with the Group’s stakeholders, including investors and third-party consultants, and deliver timely and accurate financial presentations as required.
• Support stakeholders by providing timely reports, financial data, and relevant analysis to facilitate informed decision-making and compliance requirements of the foreign investors

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (mandatory)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Expert-level working knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software, including Tally. Working knowledge of Zoho will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of Indian regulatory framework (Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, FEMA, SEZ)
• Experience in managing audits, statutory compliance, and corporate governance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively present financial data to the Group’s stakeholders, including foreign investors
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring finance teams
• Strong exposure to cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships
• Experience in contract evaluation and financial risk management
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Key Competencies

• Strategic Financial Leadership - Ability to drive long-term financial vision aligned with business goals.
• Business & Commercial Acumen - Strong understanding of financial impact on operations, revenue, and growth.
• Governance & Compliance Expertise - Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and corporate governance standards.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls - Proactive identification and mitigation of financial and operational risks.
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving - Data-driven approach to support executive-level decisions.
• Leadership & Team Development - Ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance teams.
• Stakeholder Management - Strong communication skills to collaborate with leadership, auditors, banks, and external partners.

Why Join US

At Admaren, you will have the opportunity to lead the finance function across multiple group entities, providing broad exposure to diverse financial structures, regulatory environments, and business models. As Head of Finance, you will work closely with the leadership team to shape financial strategy, strengthen governance frameworks, and build scalable systems that support long-term growth across the organization. This role offers significant strategic visibility, cross-company financial oversight, and the opportunity to drive standardization, efficiency, and financial excellence within a dynamic and innovation-driven environment that values ownership and accountability.