Head of Finance - Founder’s Office | 2 Yrs | Bengaluru | Media & Entertainment Startup

About MetaMorph: We at MetaMorph, empower startups to scale and innovate by placing people at the center of their strategy. With a proven track record of supporting over 220 startups, we specialize in aligning talent with organizational needs, enhancing employee skills, and transforming employer brands. Our data-driven insights fuel decision-making and provide comprehensive support for both acquisition and being acquired, ensuring you are covered from every angle—36 0° About Our Cli ent : India's first wildlife IP franchise company - build stories of the wild for screens, stages and beyond. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Leadership & Control Maintain strong financial governance and internal financial hygiene. Ensure real-time and accurate tracking of budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and financial performance. Own project-level P&L management with strict budget adherence throughout the production lifecycle. Monitor financial health and recommend corrective actions to optimize profitability. 2. Investor, Partner & Compliance Management Lead financial reporting and compliance for investors, partners, and other key stakeholders. Ensure fund deployment aligns with contractual obligations and approved budgets. Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation. Support due diligence, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements. 3. Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency Identify financial and operational inefficiencies across functions. Design and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and cost efficiency. Streamline cross-functional communication and financial workflows. Establish standardized processes to improve governance and reporting accuracy. 4. Production Financial Management Monitor real-time production expenses against approved budgets. Reconcile production-related costs and establish robust financial controls. Oversee vendor payments, contract compliance, and cash flow planning. Identify and mitigate financial risks throughout the production lifecycle. 5. Client & Stakeholder Communication Represent the finance function in meetings with sponsors, investors, clients, and strategic partners. Present concise updates on budgets, financial performance, project risks, and ROI. Support commercial negotiations with data-driven financial insights. Build trust with stakeholders through transparent and timely financial reporting. 6. Financial Systems, Controls & Reporting Implement financial systems and reporting frameworks tailored to the organization's operating model. Maintain accurate, auditable records of transactions, contracts, and project documentation. Strengthen internal controls to ensure financial integrity and accountability. Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements. 7. Strategic Financial Planning Partner with leadership to align financial strategy with business growth and long-term objectives. Develop financial models, scenario planning, investment cases, and business expansion frameworks. Guide capital allocation across new business initiatives, IPs, markets, and strategic partnerships. Provide commercial insights to support informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: Proven experience in finance, financial strategy, or dynamic Founder’s Office roles. Strong understanding of financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial planning and cross-functional business initiatives. Familiarity with grant funding, CSR compliance, and fund utilization frameworks. Understanding of financial management within creative production or project-based business environments. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights effectively. Proven leadership skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and drive execution. Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing risk and tight deadlines. High ownership mindset with the ability to independently prioritize and execute critical initiatives. Professional qualification such as CA, MBA (Finance), or an equivalent finance-related degree is strongly preferred.