Finance Manager

Position Overview

To build and run a scalable, execution-focused finance function that transitions Thryve from a managed service model to an in-house, systems-driven finance operation. You will not only be working directly with various team members within the finance function, and others for managing the finances of projects and the company, but also collaborating directly with the co-founders.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience.

• Strong expertise in Indian taxation, including GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and regulatory reporting.

• Hands-on experience with foreign exchange regulations, cross-border transactions, and FEMA compliance.

• Proven ability to manage financial controls, audits, cash flow, budgeting, and management reporting.

• Experience working in startup, multi-entity, or project-driven environments is preferred.

• Strong systems orientation with experience in ERP/accounting platforms such as Zoho, Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or similar tools.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic environments and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Control and Governance

Own monthly close, management reporting, and variance analysis

Ensure compliance with Indian regulations, including GST, TDS, and corporate filings

Maintain audit-ready books with strong documentation and controls

Interface with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities

2. Project Finance and Cash Flow Oversight

Monitor project-level budgets, burn rates, and fund utilization across SPVs

Track receivables, payables, and working capital cycles

Build and manage cash flow forecasts at entity and consolidated levels

Ensure proper allocation of costs across projects, entities, and geographies

3. Systems and Process Design (AI-first)

Design and implement automated workflows for expenses, reimbursements, and approvals

Integrate finance processes across tools (Zoho, Clockify, banking, etc.)

Reduce manual intervention through AI-driven data capture and validation

Own finance SOPs aligned with ISO-style documentation and audit requirements

4. Stakeholder and Board Reporting

Prepare structured MIS, investor reports, and board decks

Support fundraising with financial models, data rooms, and diligence responses

Provide insights on financial performance and strategic decisions

5. Team Building and Oversight

Recruit, train, and manage project controllers/account executives

Establish performance metrics and review mechanisms

Drive accountability, accuracy, and timeliness across the finance function

Qualifications and Skills

Required

5 to 8 years of experience in finance, preferably in startups, project-driven businesses, or multi-entity environments

Strong understanding of Indian tax and compliance framework

Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Zoho, Odoo)

Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch

Strong team player with a collaborative approach, fostering synergy across diverse global teams in dynamic environments

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or related field

Preferred

CA / CPA / equivalent qualification

Exposure to cross-border structures (Singapore, Indonesia, India)

An understanding of Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian jurisdictions’ tax and compliance frameworks is a plus

Experience in project finance, sustainability, or carbon markets

Familiarity with automation tools, APIs, or AI-enabled finance workflows