Finance Manager

ABOUT AIRBOUND Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today. This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day. The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch. To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Manager to join our growing Finance & Accounts team. The ideal candidate brings 3–4 years of hands-on experience across accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and treasury management within the Indian regulatory framework. This is a high-impact role focused on driving financial efficiency, strengthening controls, and supporting business growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management & Reporting - Accounting Operations — Oversee day-to-day accounting including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations, and ensure accurate, timely month-end and year-end closing - Audit & Compliance — Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits with full compliance to Indian GAAP, IFRS, and applicable tax laws - Statutory Filings — Ensure GST, TDS, corporate tax, and other statutory filings are accurate and on time - Internal Controls — Strengthen internal financial controls and streamline processes to mitigate risk Reporting & Analysis - Financial Reporting — Prepare and present financial statements, balance sheets, and P&L reports to senior leadership - Cash Flow Monitoring — Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key financial metrics regularly - Budgeting & Forecasting — Build and run budgeting and forecasting models to support financial stability Process & Systems - Automation — Automate and enhance accounting workflows using ERP systems and modern financial tools - Documentation — Maintain strong documentation and audit-trail standards, and drive accounting best practices - Cross-functional Alignment — Collaborate across teams to align finance operations with business objectives Treasury & Risk - Treasury Management — Manage banking relationships, fund allocation, and short/long-term liquidity planning - Liquidity Planning — Ensure optimal cash flow management for long-term sustainability - Risk Mitigation — Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies QUALIFICATIONS MUST-HAVE - 3–4 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with a proven track record of managing end-to-end accounting and statutory filings in India - Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field - Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, IFRS, GST, TDS, and corporate tax laws - Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, or similar) and advanced MS Excel - Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a high level of accuracy GOOD TO HAVE - CA, CMA, or MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualification - Prior audit exposure — statutory, tax, or internal - Experience with financial modelling and reporting tools - Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow frameworks WHO YOU ARE - You communicate clearly and can present financial data to non-finance stakeh