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# Finance & Operations Lead **Location:** [Ahmedabad/ indore / Hybrid / Remote] **Employment Type:** Full-Time ## About the Role We are looking for a **Finance & Operations Lead** to take ownership of the company's financial management and day-to-day business operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced, analytical, and highly organized professional who can build scalable financial and operational processes while working closely with the leadership team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between **financial analysis, budgeting, cash-flow management, reporting, vendor management, and business operations** and will bring a strong sense of ownership and accountability. ## Key Responsibilities ### Finance & Financial Management * Own day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses, and reconciliations. * Manage cash flow, working capital, and short- and long-term financial planning. * Prepare monthly management reports, financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. * Track revenue, expenses, margins, profitability, and key financial metrics. * Develop financial models and analysis to support business decisions. * Monitor receivables and payables and ensure timely collections and payments. * Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. * Establish appropriate financial controls and processes. ### Business Operations * Own and improve core business processes across finance, administration, vendors, and internal operations. * Develop systems, workflows, and dashboards to improve operational visibility and efficiency. * Manage vendor relationships, contracts, renewals, and procurement. * Track operational KPIs and provide regular reporting to leadership. * Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution. * Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical improvements. * Support management with strategic analysis and special projects. ### Planning & Strategy * Partner with the leadership team on annual planning and budgeting. * Provide financial and operational insights to support strategic decisions. * Evaluate business performance against budgets and targets. * Build scenario models for growth, hiring, investments, and other major business decisions. * Help establish scalable processes as the company grows. ### Team & Process Leadership * Establish clear ownership, processes, and accountability across finance and operations. * Manage and mentor finance/operations staff and interns as the function grows. * Build a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. * Automate repetitive financial and operational processes wherever practical. ## Key Performance Indicators Success in this role will be measured by: * Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting. * Improved cash-flow visibility and collections. * Strong expense and budget management. * Timely vendor payments and contract management. * Improved operational efficiency and process automation. * Clear and actionable management reporting. * Reliable tracking of company KPIs. * Reduction of operational errors and delays. ## Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in **Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field**. * **2+ years of experience** in finance, accounting, business operations, FP&A, or a related role. * Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, cash flow, and financial analysis. * Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills. * Experience with accounting, ERP, CRM, or business management systems. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently and take ownership. * Comfortable working in a **fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment**. ## Preferred Qualifications * Experience working in a **technology or SaaS company**. * Startup or high-growth company experience. * Experience building finance and operations processes from the ground up. * Familiarity with financial automation and business intelligence tools. * Experience managing external accounting, tax, legal, and other professional service providers. * Experience managing or mentoring junior finance/operations team members. ## What We Offer * High level of ownership and visibility with company leadership. * Opportunity to build and improve the company's finance and operations function. * Exposure to strategic business decisions and company growth. * Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. * Competitive compensation and benefits. * Opportunity for significant career growth as the company scales. ### Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is **hands-on, commercially minded, and highly accountable**. They can move comfortably between detailed financial work and higher-level business decisions, identify problems before they become issues, and build processes that allow the company to operate more efficiently as it grows.
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Dear Hiring Team, I am keen to apply for the Finance & Operations Lead role. I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and CFA with more than 10 years of post-qualification experience across various MNCs in business finance and financial controllership. I bring extensive experience across end-to-end financial processes, P2P and O2C cycles, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, financial reporting, and management analysis. I have worked across the complete finance spectrum, from financial operations and controllership to strategic business analysis and investor decks. I can help your company build a reliable, scalable, and commercially focused finance function, with strong controls, better cash-flow visibility, actionable dashboards, and efficient operational processes. I am comfortable working hands-on, taking ownership, and partnering closely with leadership to support business growth. I am particularly excited by the opportunity to build processes, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to strategic decision-making in a growing business. I would be happy to demonstrate my capabilities through a practical assignment or an initial engagement. I am confident I can bring strong ownership, analytical rigour, and meaningful value to your company. I look forward to discussing the opportunity.
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Hi, My name is Param Ramanan form Rockfort Global based out of Adelaide. We can provide a hands-on Finance & Operations team to take ownership of your finance function and build scalable processes from the ground up. My team has strong experience in accounting, AP/AR, reconciliations, budgeting, cash-flow management, financial reporting, forecasting, Excel/Google Sheets, ERP/CRM systems, dashboards, and process automation. We can establish strong financial controls, improve collections and vendor management, monitor KPIs, and deliver clear management reports that support better decisions. Beyond bookkeeping, we focus on identifying inefficiencies, automating repetitive tasks, and creating reliable workflows as your company grows. We are proactive, analytical, accountable, and comfortable working closely with leadership in fast-paced environments. Please google the name of our company or my name for more information. I request you to please connect with on the freelancer chat so we can discuss your needs further. Kind Regards Param Ramanan
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I am interested in the Finance & Operations Lead opportunity. With over 14 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, and FP&A, I bring strong analytical and operational expertise. I have hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, reconciliations, cash-flow management, working capital, profitability analysis, and management reporting. I am skilled at improving financial processes, strengthening controls, and supporting business decisions through accurate analysis and forecasting. I can effectively coordinate with leadership, vendors, auditors, and external stakeholders. I am highly organized, accountable, and committed to building scalable finance and operational processes that support sustainable business growth.
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Hello, Navigating the complexities of financial management and operational efficiency is crucial for your company's growth. The challenge of establishing scalable processes while ensuring timely financial reporting and operational effectiveness can significantly impact your trajectory. I propose a structured approach to not only manage day-to-day financial operations but also to enhance core business processes. By implementing robust financial controls, developing insightful dashboards, and fostering a culture of accountability, we can ensure accurate financial reporting and improved cash flow visibility. Given the emphasis on mentoring and team leadership, I can lead the initiative to build your finance and operations function, focusing on continuous improvement and automation of repetitive tasks. Could you clarify the current financial systems in place and any specific challenges you are facing with vendor management? Kind regards, Soné Joubert
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I have all the required skills and knowledge and I'm punctual to the time gives project delievery on time
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This project immediately caught my attention because it is exactly the type of work I do best. The focus on building scalable financial and operational processes aligns perfectly with my expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cash-flow management. I have a strong track record in developing integrated systems and workflows that improve operational efficiency, ensuring a clean and professional approach to all financial operations. While I am new to freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off site. My background includes managing vendor relationships and streamlining business operations to enhance performance. If this sounds like what you're looking for I'd love to hear more about your project. Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
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Result-oriented Finance & Operations professional with over 8 years of experience driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and e-commerce operations management. Expertise in MIS reporting, investor deck creation, inventory forecasting, contribution margin analysis, and payment reconciliation across D2C, E-commerce, Quick Commerce, and B2B channels. Proven ability to streamline systems using Unicommerce and Shiprocket integrations, optimize e-commerce spends, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver business profitability and efficiency.
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Hi, I’m a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India with over 14 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, cash-flow management, and business process support. I’ve worked across finance, reporting, controls, and operational coordination, and I’m comfortable taking ownership in roles that require both hands-on execution and strategic thinking. I can manage day-to-day financial operations, build clean monthly reporting, monitor receivables/payables, support budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with leadership on process improvement and decision support. I’m also strong in Excel and can help create practical dashboards, controls, and workflows that improve visibility and reduce errors. I work well in fast-paced environments where accountability, responsiveness, and accuracy matter. I’d be happy to support your team by bringing structure to finance and operations while helping build scalable processes for growth.
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Hello, I have a practical experience in accounting, GST compliance, financial reporting, costing, budgeting support, and business operations. I have worked on accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, MIS reporting, expense tracking, and financial analysis. My key strengths include: • Financial Analysis & Reporting • Budgeting and Cost Control • Cash Flow Monitoring • Advanced Excel & Google Sheets • GST, TDS, and Accounting Compliance • Process Improvement and Operational Support • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills During my professional experience, I have assisted businesses in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports for management decision-making, monitoring expenses, and improving operational efficiency. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work within deadlines. I am confident that my finance background and analytical approach will allow me to contribute effectively to your organization’s financial and operational goals. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements further.
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My name is Yusri Mustafa, a finance, accounting and administration background with 15 years experience in the construction and consultancy field as an accountant, Operations manager, Finance Manager and Office manager handling operation, budgeting, procurement, compliance and cost control to ensure smooth ongoing operations in accordance with the cash flow and I believe I can be a good choice for the position mentioned above. I am confident that my skills, leadership abilities, and commitment to quality work would make me a valuable addition to your team.
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