Director of Finance, India

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide, we are building a finance platform designed to save small businesses time and money. We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Launched in 2017, Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK, Indian and German SMEs. Headquartered in central London, with offices in Sofia, Hyderabad, Delhi, Berlin and Belgrade, Tide employs over 2000 employees.  

Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new markets and always looking for passionate and driven people. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

Tide is scaling rapidly, expanding into the Indian SME marketplace as part of our ambitious growth strategy. We're seeking an exceptional finance leader who demonstrates extreme ownership and a passion for building high-performing teams. You will establish and lead a best-in-class financial function for Tide India, with a strong focus on strategic leadership, people development, and financial governance to drive growth.

As our new Director of Finance - India, you’ll report to the CFO, be part of the local India leadership team.  This is a critical and senior position that will play a key role in shaping Tide’s financial future in India.

As a Director of Finance - India, you’ll: 

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with senior leaders to embed financial objectives, provide insights for decision-making, and drive robust financial planning processes.
• People Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team by fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability. Drive team capability through coaching, feedback, and continuous learning.
• Financial Management & Control: Own budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and ensure effective financial control to support growth objectives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Oversee accurate and timely P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting, tax filings, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Process Optimization: Continuously enhance accounting processes and systems, promoting efficiencies and scalable practices across the function.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• At least 10 years (post PQ) operating experience in FP&A and financial control, recently at senior (ideally director) level
• Proven experience in building, developing, and leading high-performing finance teams.
• Extensive background in a financial services or tech company (fintech, payment services, banking, lending) that has seen significant growth or transformation, operated in a mass market business spanning multiple product lines,
• CA qualification with familiarity with IFRS/Indian GAAP/Ind AS.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting from a top-tier university.  
• Strategic, hands-on leader with exceptional decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, analytics, and BI tools.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and a passion for nurturing talent.

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans: 

• Self & Family Health Insurance
• Term & Life Insurance
• OPD Benefits
• Mental wellbeing through Plumm
• Learning & Development Budget
• WFH Setup allowance
• 15 days of Privilege leaves
• 12 days of Casual leaves
• 12 days of Sick leaves
• 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities
• Stock Options

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TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. 

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

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