Head of Finance.

Finance · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Full-time

About Us

At Vahan, we are building the first AI-powered recruitment marketplace for India’s 300 million-strong blue-collar workforce—unlocking access to economic opportunities and brighter futures.

Backed by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Airtel, and Vijay Shekhar Sharma, we are already India’s largest recruitment platform.

We partner with leading companies such as Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, and Zepto—leveraging AI and technology to solve hiring at scale.

Our vision is bold: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals globally, impacting over a billion lives.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Financial Operations: Own accounting, controllership, compliance, and financial reporting
  • Drive FP&A: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decisions
  • Act as a Strategic Partner: Work closely with leadership on cost optimization and ROI-focused initiatives
  • Strengthen Reporting: Improve financial reporting processes for accuracy, clarity, and compliance
  • Manage Risk & Compliance: Identify risks and ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks
  • Improve Efficiency: Streamline financial processes to enhance operational and financial performance
  • Build & Lead Teams: Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: CA / MBA (Finance) / Master’s in Finance
  • Experience: 8–10 years in finance roles, with 3+ years in business finance
  • Expertise: Strong grasp of financial strategy, accounting, compliance, reporting, and controllership
  • Leadership: Experience in building and managing finance teams
  • Mindset: High ownership, analytical thinking, and entrepreneurial approach
  • Bonus: Experience in staffing companies and grievance redressal

Why Join Vahan?

  • Unlimited PTO: Flexibility to manage your time your way
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Health coverage for you and your family
  • Wellness Leaves: Dedicated time to recharge every month
  • Competitive Compensation: Reward aligned with your impact
  • Real Impact: Work on a mission that touches millions of lives
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Perks & benefits

Benefits that look after you, your growth and the people you care about.

Unlimited PTO

We trust you to manage your time in a way that works.

Wellness Leaves

Monthly time off to recharge and focus on what matters.

Medical Insurance

We’ve got you covered with plans designed to support you.

Professional Development

We fund up to INR 1L annually, for your personal growth.

Referral Bonuses

Know someone great? Earn rewards for helping us grow.

Talent Density

We handpick our team to inspire and challenge you, daily.

Our values

The core values that make us unique and shape how we work and grow together.

User Obsession

True value is unlocked when we begin with the user’s needs.

Compassion

Caring deeply for others.

Being a Team Player

Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships.

Ownership

Nothing is someone else’s problem.

Discomfort & Continuous Learning

Growth only happens outside one’s comfort zone.

Perseverance

Impatience for actions but patience for results.

Integrity & Honesty

Do the right thing. Period.

Thinking Big

The scale of our ambitions should make us uncomfortable.

Our Mission Is Backed by the Best.

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