Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance
Sprouts.AI (Series A)

Location: Hyderabad

About Sprouts:
Sprouts is an AI powered GTM intelligence platform for B2B companies. Sprouts aims to become the Master OS on top of the company's entire martech stack. We are integrating multiple sales and marketing products into an allinone platform adding smart workflows and machine learning/LLM based intelligence applications to increase qualified pipeline and funnel conversions. Sprouts is growing fast has an experienced founding team and is funded by top tier investors.

Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management and Strategy:
Direct and oversee all financial operations within the organization.
Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
Provide strategic financial guidance for pivotal decisions impacting the company includingevaluations of alliances investments and acquisitions.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:
Create manage and forecast budgets effectively.
Analyze financial data to construct decisionsupport financial models.

3. Review Accounting and Bookkeeping:
Assess current bookkeeping processes outsourced to an external CA firm with the intention to transition inhouse during scaling.
Manage customer invoicing and journal entry preparation for accurate accounting records.
Ensure meticulous organization of financial documents for audit readiness maintaining updated compliance records and filings.

4. Compliance and Control:
Ensure adherence to statutory laws and financial regulations.
Develop and supervise internal controls to maintain financial statement accuracy.

5. Team Management and Development: Conduct training sessions to enhance staff understanding of business finance matters.

6. Auditing: Oversee both external and internal audit processes.

7. Relationship Management: Collaborate with external entities such as banks auditors and suppliers.

8. Cash Management: Manage cash flow effectively to ensure availability of funds as required.

9. Technology Utilization: Implement and supervise the usage of financial management software.

10. Tax Support: Review tax filings to optimize the company's tax position.

11. Reporting/MIS: Guarantee the accuracy of financial reporting and Management Information Systems (MIS).

Qualifications:
Strong background in finance accounting or related fields.
Professional certifications such as CA or CFA are often preferred.
Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

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