Finance Head

Location
Hyderabad
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Overview

 

We are looking for a seasoned and visionary Finance Head to lead all financial operations, strategy, and governance at ekincare. This is a senior leadership role that goes beyond accounting — you will be a key business partner to the CEO, Board, and investors, shaping the financial future of one of India's fastest-growing health benefits platforms.

 

ekincare works with hundreds of corporate clients in simplifying their health benefits strategy and administration, by integrating with thousands of healthcare service providers in the backend. As Finance Head, you will bring financial rigor, investor-grade thinking, and a product-centric approach to driving scale, profitability, and capital efficiency.

 

Challenges You Thrive On

 

       2Mn+ users utilizing 20+ healthcare services in 400+ cities

       An average of 4K invoices generated monthly

       1000+ corporate clients billing for sponsored & non-sponsored healthcare services

       Navigating a high-growth, Series C environment with investor scrutiny and board accountability

       Leading a cross-functional finance team across controllership, FP&A, legal, and compliance

 

What Are We Looking For?

 

       Ability to lead and mentor high-performing finance teams with a culture of ownership

       Ability to manage and build investor relations with credibility and transparency

       Ability to fearlessly experiment and drive financial innovation

       Ability to harness the power of technology to automate and scale finance operations

       Ability to make decisions and influence the leadership team and board

       Ability to architect the finance function for rapid, sustainable growth

       Ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders — internal and external

 

Responsibilities

 

Financial Strategy & Leadership

       Define and drive the overall financial strategy aligned with the company's growth and fundraising roadmap

       Partner with the CEO and leadership team to shape business strategy through financial insights

       Control and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans, capital structure, and runway management

       Analyze and present financial reports and forecasts to the Board of Directors on a periodic basis

 

Investor Relations

       Own and manage investor relations — build trust through proactive, transparent financial communication

       Lead preparation of investor decks, board packs, MIS reports, and due diligence documentation

       Work closely with existing investors and lead financial preparation for future fundraising rounds

       Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions

 

Financial Planning & Analysis

       Coordinate with the FP&A team and data analysts to drive financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling

       Track company performance against forecasts; collaborate with HODs to identify and overcome risks

       Lead budgeting, cash flow management, and financial risk assessment

 

Controllership & Compliance

       Manage client billing — ensuring accurate and timely billing with a focus on reducing corrections, credit notes, and customer queries

       Manage the payables function — ensuring timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices

       Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations

       Oversee all audit and internal control operations

       Oversee the Legal, Secretarial, and Compliance functions of the organization

       Working knowledge of acquisitions and consolidation of financials

 

Team Leadership

       Build, lead, and mentor a world-class finance team across controllership, FP&A, taxation, legal, and compliance

       Foster a high-ownership, high-performance culture within the finance function

       Set KPIs for the team and drive accountability against outcomes



Requirements

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience:

 

       Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) — must have cleared the CA examination before 2021, with 17–19 years of total post-qualification experience

       Minimum 3–5 years in a Finance Head / CFO / VP Finance role with full ownership of the finance function

       Proven experience in a Series C funded startup or Pre/Post-IPO company environment — mandatory

       Strong background in fast-growing startup environments with a demonstrated culture of high ownership and accountability

       Demonstrated experience in investor relations — managing existing investors and supporting new fundraising rounds

       Deep expertise in business finance — unit economics, SaaS/health-tech metrics, revenue modeling, and growth KPIs

       In-depth knowledge of finance controls, corporate finance, accounting principles, laws, and best practices

       Proven team leadership skills — experience building and scaling finance teams of 5+ people

       Working knowledge of acquisitions, mergers, and consolidation of financials

       Strong leadership acumen with a strategic mindset and board-level communication skills

       Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into decisions

       Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities



Benefits

About ekincare

Join the fastest-growing health benefits platform in India. ekincare is a Series B funded startup, operating in one of the few industries with strong tailwinds from the evolving healthcare and insurance ecosystem.

 

We are at the intersection of HealthTech and InsurTech, serving South East Asia's multi-billion-dollar corporate health benefits market. Trusted by 1000+ companies including LinkedIn, Nike, Netflix, Air-bnb, S&P Global, D-mart, and many more, our predictive and personalized platform helps employers administer health benefits efficiently, reduce healthcare costs, and improve employee engagement.

 

Recognized for innovation by NASSCOM as one of India's most innovative startups and by Google for Startups.


Why Join Us?

  Be part of a successful, high-growth Series B-funded startup with patented technology.

  Work at the forefront of health-tech innovation and digital healthcare transformation.

  Trusted by 1000+ organizations across industries.

  Dynamic startup culture with a flat hierarchy and a "fast fail, fast learn" mindset.

  Attractive compensation with lucrative performance-based incentives.

  ESOPs and accelerated career growth opportunities.

  360-degree appraisal process for holistic performance feedback.

  Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

  Comprehensive medical benefits and wellness perks, including Gym, Yoga, Zumba, and more.



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Top Benefits

  • Attractive compensation
  • Performance-based incentives
  • ESOPs
  • Medical benefits
  • Wellness perks
  • Gym
  • Yoga
  • Zumba