Finance Manager

About Vance

Vance is a game-changing global neobank aimed at creating a seamless banking experience that transcends borders. We are backed by influential venture capitalists like Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, Soma Capital, and are on a mission to simplify global banking as easily as booking an Uber. At our core, we're building a platform to be a one-stop-shop for banking across boundaries, making it effortless for customers to access banking and financial products in any country.

We're a diverse, dynamic team of 25, operating with the energy of a startup and the agility of a sports team. With innovation, hustle, and collaboration at our core, we're connecting banking infrastructure around the globe to build a unified human-first experience for everyone, regardless of where they are on the globe. Discover more about our work, our ethos, and our vision on our website, Vance.

Location

In Person || Bangalore

The Opportunity

As a Finance Manager at Vance, you'll take ownership of a multifaceted financial landscape in a startup environment. You won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be an instrumental part of our growth, helping us navigate through rapid expansions and complex financial challenges.

What You'll Own

• Strategic Finance: Create robust financial models and perform scenario analyses to inform Vance's long-term growth strategy. Your financial acumen will guide key business decisions.
• Controller Functions: Oversee day-to-day accounting, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. You are the guardian of our financial integrity.
• Business Finance: Analyze key performance indicators and financial metrics to provide actionable insights that align capital and resource allocation within our budget.
• Investor Relations: Develop financial presentations and reports for the Board, stakeholders, and potential investors. Lead efforts in financial due diligence and negotiations during fundraising.
• Risk Management: Evaluate financial risks and market conditions, and formulate strategies to mitigate potential impacts.
• M&A Activities: Act as the financial lead in evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions. You will conduct due diligence and manage the entire financial aspect of M&A initiatives.
• Product Support: Collaborate with product teams to develop the financial logic and pricing strategies for new products.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage internal and external audits, ensuring financial practices are compliant with regulations. Facilitate timely completion of all audits.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Direct budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analyses. Your oversight will help maintain financial discipline across the organisation.

What We Need

• CA qualification with 4-7 years of experience, preferably in a fast-growing startup.
• Proficient in financial modelling & cash flow analysis.
• Strong ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and work across multiple teams.
• A keen understanding of business and commerce.
• A data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all financial activities.
• Willingness to operate at a high level of intensity to keep up with our fast-growing business.

Good-to-Have

• CPA certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience in a startup operating in multiple countries is desirable.
• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firms is highly regarded.
• Experience in treasury functions or forex management would be beneficial.

Why Join Vance?

At Vance, you’ll be more than a Finance Manager. You'll be a strategic linchpin, guiding us through fiscal complexities and challenges as we continue to disrupt the fintech landscape. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a finance department and directly influence our rapid growth. Your work will directly contribute to reshaping how financial services function on a global scale.

If you are a seasoned finance professional with a flair for strategic thinking and a knack for navigating the complexities of a fast-growing startup, Vance is the place for you.