Lead, Financial Planning and Analysis

With $130M in revenue guests in 100 cities and 18 months of profitability Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry and were just getting started. Weve raised $60M from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term because thats what our mission needs and deserves. Were growing profitable and nowhere near done.

In an increasingly digital world there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout our mission is to be the easiest fastest and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.

The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. Weve hit profitability built momentum and proven the model but theres so much more to build. If youre looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real this is the moment.

Reinventing the travel industry isnt easy but thats the fun part.
We care deeply about ownership craft and impact and were here to do the best work of our careers. We wont pretend like its for everyone but if youre a builder who loves solving tough problems youll feel right at home.

The role

Were looking for a detail-oriented and highly analytical Lead Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join the Finance team at Headout in this role youll play a critical part in driving financial visibility business performance tracking and strategic decision-making across the organization.

Youll own core FP&A processes including MIS reporting budgeting forecasting variance analysis and cost optimization initiatives. Youll also partner closely with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes enhance reporting automation and generate actionable insights that influence business decisions at scale.

This role is based in Bengaluru so we are seeking candidates who are either local or open to relocating to the city.

What makes this role special

• Visibility. Youll work closely with leadership teams and business stakeholders helping shape strategic decisions through financial insights and performance tracking.
• Ownership. From budgeting and forecasting to business analysis and reporting automation youll own critical finance workflows end-to-end and directly influence business outcomes.
• Business Impact. Your analyses wont just sit in spreadsheets theyll help identify cost-saving opportunities improve operational efficiency and drive smarter decision-making across teams.
• Cross-Team Collaboration. Youll partner with teams across the organization to solve complex operational and financial challenges while building scalable finance processes.
• Process Improvement. Youll continuously identify ways to streamline reporting automate workflows and improve the overall efficiency and quality of finance operations.
• Exposure to Modern Tools. Youll work with AI-powered tools automation platforms and advanced reporting frameworks to build smarter and more scalable finance systems.

What skills & experience do you need

• Youre An Owner. You take complete ownership of financial planning processes ensuring reports forecasts and analyses are not just accurate but meaningful and actionable. Youre comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Youre Analytical. Numbers tell stories and you know how to interpret them. Whether its variance analysis budgeting forecasting or performance tracking you use data to drive clarity and business decisions. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Youre Tech-Savvy. Youre comfortable working with AI-powered tools and modern technologies to improve workflows and efficiency. You have excellent proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets and familiarity with SQL or automation tools is a strong advantage.
• Youre A Builder. You constantly look for ways to improve processes automate repetitive tasks and create scalable reporting frameworks. You enjoy bringing structure and efficiency into fast-moving environments.
• Youre Adaptable. You thrive in dynamic high-growth environments and are excited by ambiguity ownership and continuous learning. You collaborate effectively across teams and communicate financial insights with clarity and confidence.
• Youre Qualified. Youre a Chartered Accountant with 0-2 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis business finance or related finance functions.

Bonus

Articleship experience with a Big Four firm or prior experience in a high-growth startup environment is a major plus.

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