Manager – Finance Control

Smart Ship Hub Digital

Singapore Japan India

Manager – Finance Control

Location: Pune India Work Experience: 5 - 9 Years

Fast paced company looking for young Finance Controller

Smart Ship Hub is a fast-paced investor-backed maritime IoT and AI SaaS company headquartered in Singapore with engineering operations in Pune India and a growing presence in Japan. We are on a high-growth trajectory and are looking for a sharp ambitious finance professional to take ownership of financial control investor relations and fundraising strategy. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of finance strategy and investor engagement — ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic high-accountability environments.

What You Will Own

1. Investor & Board Relations

• Manage end-to-end investor communications.
• Prepare and deliver monthly MIS reports and business performance updates to Board and investors
• Develop and maintain detailed runway calculations cashflow forecasts and burn-rate analyses
• Track and report Business Performance vs. Business Plan with variance commentary
• Establish and own the company-wide performance metrics (KPIs OKRs) in alignment with Board expectations

2. Fundraising & Financial Planning

• Lead the creation of Financial Business Plans in support of equity fundraises (Series A/B)
• Engage with Private Equity firms Institutional Investors and strategic investors
• Structure and support investor data rooms — financial models projections cap table analysis
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements share conversion agreements and related legal documents in coordination with legal counsel
• Engage proactively with lawyers and advisors on corporate finance and investment documentation

3. Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Build robust investor-grade financial models for a growth-stage SaaS company
• Scenario modelling — growth conservative and stress-test projections
• • SaaS metrics modelling: ARR MRR CAC LTV churn payback period
• Support pricing strategy decisions with financial impact analysis

4. Core Financial Control

• Own budgeting forecasting and variance analysis across functions
• Maintain compliance statutory filings and audit readiness (India Singapore entities)
• Proficient in MIS preparation P&L management and reporting to leadership
• Manage banking relationships treasury and working capital

What We Are Looking For

Mandatory Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA Final cleared)/ICWA is preferred. Alternatively MBA Finance from top tier (IIM or equivalent) with relevant experience in similar domain.
• 5–9 years of post-qualification finance experience; startup / growth-stage exposure preferred
• Proven experience managing investor relations board packs and fundraising processes
• Hands-on financial modelling skills (three-statement models DCF waterfall cap table)
• Sound understanding of shareholder agreements SAFE notes convertible instruments and share conversion mechanics
• • Experience engaging with PE/VC investors institutional investors and their advisors

Technical & Tools

• Advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets — financial modelling proficiency is non-negotiable
• Working knowledge of accounting software (Tally Zoho Books QuickBooks or equivalent)
• Familiarity with startup finance tools: cap table management investor portals
• Understanding of SaaS business metrics and recurring-revenue financial structures
• AI First approach

Personal Attributes

• High ownership mindset — comfortable holding multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to Board investors and C-suite
• Detail-oriented and analytically rigorous without losing sight of the big picture
• Young energetic and hungry — thrives in ambiguity and fast-moving environments
• Collaborative and transparent; low-ego with high competence