Note: Hiring for one our clients.
Title: Business Operations & Finance Lead
Location: Delhi
Experience: 3-4 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Founder / CEO
About the Role
We are looking for a mature, hands-on and experienced professional to take ownership of the company's finance, accounting and business operations.
This is not a conventional accounting role. We are looking for someone who can work closely with the Founder, bring structure to business processes, establish operational discipline and independently manage the day-to-day functioning of the business. The ideal candidate will be someone who combines strong financial and accounting fundamentals with a broader understanding of business operations, startup environments and execution.
Essentially, we are looking for a second-in-command who can run the business in the founder's absence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Finance & Accounting
* Own day-to-day financial operations, accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting.
* Manage cash flows, budgeting, expense tracking, accounts payable and receivable.
* Oversee invoicing, collections, vendor payments and financial reconciliations.
* Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax consultants and other financial stakeholders.Maintain financial discipline, accuracy and transparency across the organisation.
2. Business Operations & Process Management
* Take ownership of the company's day-to-day business operations.
* Build, implement and improve internal systems, processes and operating workflows.
* Identify operational gaps and introduce structured solutions to improve efficiency.
* Establish accountability, reporting mechanisms and operational controls across teams.
* Ensure smooth coordination between business functions and resolve operational bottlenecks.
3. Strategic & Founder Support
* Work directly with the Founder on business planning, financial decisions and operational priorities.
* Act as the Founder’s trusted operational counterpart and take independent ownership of business execution.
* Translate business priorities into actionable plans and ensure timely execution.
* Monitor business performance through relevant metrics, dashboards and periodic reviews.
* Take independent decisions on routine business matters and escalate critical decisions when required.
4. Organisational Management
* Bring structure and maturity to a growing startup environment.
* Coordinate with different teams to ensure organisational priorities are met.
* Drive operational reviews, performance tracking and process adherence.
* Build a culture of ownership, accountability and execution.
What We Are Looking For
* 3-4 years of professional experience, preferably in a startup or fast-growing organisation.
* Strong background in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration.
* Prior experience handling core finance and accounting responsibilities independently.
* Exposure to business operations, process management and cross-functional coordination.
* Someone who has worked closely with founders or senior leadership and understands the realities of running a startup.
* Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow management, budgeting and business metrics.
* Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* High ownership, maturity, discretion and the ability to work independently.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* We are particularly interested in someone who:
* Has been an early or core team member at a startup and has seen the business evolve.
* Is comfortable moving beyond a defined job description to solve business problems.
* Can balance financial rigour with practical business decision-making.
* Is proactive, dependable and capable of taking charge without constant supervision.
* Wants to grow into a broader leadership role rather than remain restricted to a finance or accounting function.
Why This Opportunity?
* Work directly with the Founder and play a critical role in shaping the business.
* Take ownership of finance and overall business operations.
* Be part of the company's core leadership team.
* Opportunity to grow into a larger Business Operations / COO-level role as the organisation scales.
