Head of Strategy and Finance

Zolve

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 10mo agoVerified open 2 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CACPA

Job overview

Zolve is hiring a Head of Strategy and Finance. Zolve is seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to lead its financial vision and strategic roadmap. This leadership role involves ensuring capital efficiency, profitability, and data-driven growth, partnering closely with founders and the leadership team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with operational rigor, capable of balancing immediate execution with long-term growth initiatives in a fast-growing, globally oriented fintech.

Key focus areas include Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis (FP&A), Partner with business, product, and growth teams to monitor unit economics, profitability, and ROI, and Lead strategic projects, including new product evaluation, cross-border expansion, investment analysis, and potential M&A opportunities.

Successful candidates bring CA, CPA, and MBA. Important skills include Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Scenario Modeling, Data-Driven Insights, and Monitor Unit Economics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BudgetingForecastingData AnalysisScenario ModelingData-Driven InsightsMonitor Unit EconomicsProfitabilityROIStrategic ProjectsNew Product EvaluationCross-Border ExpansionM&a OpportunitiesInvestor RelationsBoard ReportingBuild and Mentor TeamsAnalytical RigorCollaborationStatutory ComplianceInternal ComplianceAudit ComplianceOperational AgilityFinancial LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCapital ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationLeadership SkillsFundraising

Qualifications

CACPAMBA10-15 Years Post-Qualification Experience in Strategic Finance10-15 Years Post-Qualification Experience in FP&A10-15 Years Post-Qualification Experience in Cross-Border Banking10-15 Years Post-Qualification Experience in High-Growth Startups

Full job description

ABOUT ZOLVE Welcome to the financial frontier of limitless possibilities - welcome to Zolve. We're not just a fintech; we're architects of a financial revolution, crafting a narrative that transcends borders. At Zolve, we believe in rewriting the rules of finance to empower global citizens, nomads, and dreamers to navigate the world without constraints.

Zolve is the world's first cross border neo-bank which helps migrants get access to credit in the new country based on their home country credit score. Zolve’s cross-border capabilities enable global citizens to access financial products such as checking accounts, credit cards, remittances, insurances, and loans seamlessly, helping them to be financially free to pursue their ambitions, without limiting the services to a particular country.

As we continue to grow into multiple geographies, product lines and customer segments, we are seeking a dynamic individual to join us and support our journey.

JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Head of Strategy and Finance

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a Head of Strategic Finance to drive Zolve’s financial vision and strategic roadmap. This is a leadership role at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy — responsible for ensuring capital efficiency, profitability, and data-driven growth while partnering closely with the founders and leadership team.

The role demands a strategic thinker with operational rigor, capable of balancing immediate execution with long-term growth initiatives in a fast-growing, globally oriented fintech.

RESPONSIBILITIES Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis (FP&A) , ensuring accurate budgeting, scenario modeling, and data-driven insights to guide business decisions.

Partner with business, product, and growth teams to monitor unit economics, profitability, and ROI , enabling informed strategic decisions.

Lead strategic projects , including new product evaluation, cross-border expansion, investment analysis, and potential M&A opportunities.

Manage investor relations and board reporting , translating financial data into actionable insights and coherent narratives.

Build and mentor a high-performing finance and strategy team, fostering a culture of ownership, analytical rigor, and collaboration.

Ensure timely statutory, internal, and audit compliance across entities while maintaining operational agility.

QUALIFICATIONS Education: CA / CPA / MBA (Tier-1 institute preferred).

Experience:

10–15 years of post-qualification experience in strategic finance, FP&A or similar roles — preferably in fintech, cross-border banking, or high-growth startups.

Proven expertise in financial leadership, strategic planning, and capital management .

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; comfortable working in a cross- geography and fast-paced environments.

Experience in fundraising, investor relations, or M&A is highly desirable.

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