Taggd | Associate Vice President - Finance

Designation: Associate Vice President - FinanceJob Location: GurgaonReporting Manager: CFOTeam Size: 6-7 membersWorking Days: 5 days, work from office (Monday to Friday)About the Role: This is a key role that offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and senior management to drive the division's financial success while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence. The finance controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all financial aspects of Taggd. This position will ensure the financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, strategic financial planning, and cost control. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying growth opportunities, enhancing profitability, and providing actionable insights to business leaders.Job Role:Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:Design and manage the annual financial planning cycle, including budget preparation and long-term forecasting.Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actual vs. budget) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to optimize resource allocation.Support scenario analysis to guide strategic decision-making in response to business challenges.Financial Reporting & Compliance:Deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial statements as per assigned timeline.Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.Prepare reports and dashboards to provide clarity on financial performance metrics, including profitability, ROI, and key cost drivers.Revenue Management & Cost Optimization:Oversee the end-to-end revenue cycle, including invoicing, revenue recognition, and collections.Monitor revenue streams across multiple projects to ensure accurate client billing and timely payments.Implement cost control measures to manage direct costs (e.g., recruiter fees, technology investments) and indirect costs (e.g., operational expenses).Drive initiatives to improve profitability, focusing on margin analysis and expense rationalization.Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering:Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, offering data-driven insights and strategic guidance.Partner with clients to resolve financial queries, billing issues, and payment discrepancies.Collaborate with the operations and HR teams to align financial performance with business goals.Regularly present financial performance updates and key findings to senior management and stakeholders.Process Improvement & Automation:Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through automation and digitization.Optimize the use of ERP systems and financial tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting.Implement internal controls to strengthen risk management and governance.Job Requirements:Professional Experience and Qualification:12-14 years years of progressive experience in financial management, with a strong focus on automation and digitization, or professional services industriesCandidate should be Chartered AccountantDemonstrated success in managing budgets, forecasts, cost analysis, and financial reporting.Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance, and statutory requirements Proficiency in ERP systems and financial toolsDesired Competencies:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex financial challenges.Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.High attention to detail and accuracy, combined with a strategic, big-picture mindset.Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic environment. AGG