Ara's Client provides a comprehensive Retail Media Monetization Solution to help retailers improve high-margin advertising revenue stream substantially. Their Platform hosts a comprehensive suite of Apps converging Advertising, Marketing and Demand Planning needs of 1000s of Merchants and Sales Channel Partners for Retailers and Brands respectively. The ecosystem of apps for retailers and e-commerce marketplaces to build a bespoke & scalable media monetization stack in a very short timeframe. They count some of the largest brands and retailers in India and overseas as their Clients. They are poised for major growth based on increasing their marketing presence in key markets overseas.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly driven and strategic VP of Finance and Business Operations to oversee and optimize our company's daily operations, drive financial and business alignment, and execute our long-term vision. This role will take ownership of Finance (including Investor Relations), Revenue Operations, People & Culture and driving cross-function Business Strategy execution.
The ideal candidate will be a structured thinker, strong operator, and problem solver with experience in scaling companies, leading teams, and implementing robust business processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Finance & Investor Relations:
● Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
● Ensure financial discipline, compliance, and capital efficiency.
● Own investor relations, including stakeholder updates and fundraising support.
● Analyze financial performance and recommend strategic improvements.
2. Revenue Operations & Business Performance:
● Lead internal business reviews (weekly/monthly/quarterly) to track progress.
● Ensure data-driven decision-making through dashboards & analytics.
● Improve operational processes to enhance revenue growth and profitability.
3. Strategic & Business Operations:
● Lead key commercial negotiations with clients and partners.
● Drive key initiatives across departments to align with company goals.
● Define policies, frameworks, and governance structures to streamline decision-making.
● Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and improvements.
4. People & Culture Leadership:
● Co-ownership of building a high-performance culture along with the HR team.
● Shape talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies.
● Oversee leadership development, succession planning, and organizational design.
● Align incentive structures with business objectives to drive performance.
Skills Required:
10+ years of leadership experience in operations, finance, strategy, or revenue management within a high-growth environment.
Proven track record in scaling businesses and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong financial acumen, understanding of investor relations, and strategic execution.
Experience in managing P&L, operational efficiency, and business transformation.
A hands-on leader who can balance strategy with execution.
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications : Chartered Accountant degree is mandatory
Experience: 10+years of leadership experience in operations, finance, strategy, or revenue management within a high-growth environment
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Consulting
Industries
IT System Custom Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Internet Marketplace Platforms
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