Head of Financial Strategy and Operations

Associate VP – Finance (FP&A & Controllership)

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Shift: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST (US overlap)

About Paperchase

Paperchase Accountancy is a fast-growing global finance and accounting services firm, with a strong presence across the US, UK, UAE, India, Europe, and Africa.

With over 20 years of deep domain expertise, we specialize in delivering end-to-end accounting solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry—a sector we understand inside-out. Our long-standing partnerships with global restaurant brands enable us to deliver insightful, accurate, and business-critical financial reporting.

Today, we are a team of 1,300+ professionals worldwide, with a significant delivery center in India. At Paperchase, every team member plays a key role in driving financial clarity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making for our clients.

As we continue to scale rapidly, we are focused on building a world-class finance function that supports strategic growth, strengthens financial discipline, and enables smarter business decisions across geographies.

About the Role

This is a high-visibility leadership role working directly with the CFO, COO, and CEO , acting as the CFO’s key finance partner in India .

You will operate at the intersection of:

• FP&A & Strategic Finance
• Accounting & Controllership
• Business Partnering

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments , enjoys solving complex business problems, and wants to build and scale finance processes from the ground up .

What You’ll Be Driving

FP&A & Strategic Business Partnering

• Own financial models, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Drive insights on revenue, margins, pricing, and cost optimization
• Build and track key operational metrics (utilization, efficiency, capacity)
• Partner with business and leadership teams to influence decisions
• Lead budgeting cycles, quarterly forecasts, and board-level reporting

Accounting & Controllership Excellence

• Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely monthly close
• Standardize balance sheet reconciliations and reporting practices
• Strengthen financial controls and improve reporting frameworks
• Drive process improvements and scalability across entities
• Mentor and elevate the quality of the finance team

Audit & Technical Accounting

• Lead coordination with auditors on complex areas
• Enhance audit readiness through strong documentation
• Provide technical accounting guidance across entities
• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards

CFO Office & Leadership Impact

• Act as the CFO’s proxy in India during US business hours
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans
• Solve ambiguous, high-impact business problems
• Drive cross-functional finance leadership
• Play a key role in building and scaling the India finance function

What We’re Looking For

• 12–15+ years of experience in Finance / Accounting / FP&A
• CA / CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of accounting and financial close processes
• Experience in multi-entity / global environments preferred
• Ability to operate independently with high ownership
• Advanced Excel skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus)
• Interest in leveraging automation / AI in finance
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholder exposure

Role Growth & Impact

• Start as a high-impact individual contributor
• Opportunity to build and lead FP&A / finance teams
• Direct influence on financial strategy and decision-making

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct exposure to global leadership (CFO, COO, CEO)
• Opportunity to build and transform finance processes
• Blend of strategy, analytics, and accounting leadership
• High ownership, autonomy, and accelerated career growth