VP- Finance

Plivo is a cloud communications platform that empowers businesses to connect, engage and interact with their customers with confidence.

Plivo’s mission is to simplify business communications. Thousands of businesses around the globe, including IBM, Workday, Wolters Kluver, Zomato, Yahoo, and Splunk, rely on Plivo to power their voice and SMS communications on a global scale. Plivo becomes a reliable communications platform with its Premium Communications Network that spans 190+ countries.

Founded in 2011, Plivo has over 300 employees remotely across the US, India, and Europe. Plivo was a part of YCombinator and is backed by prominent investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Battery Ventures.
Plivo has been profitable for the past 7+ years, an unusual milestone for companies of this scale. Plivo’s success has landed it among the leading global CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) companies and at the cutting edge of the CPaaS sector, which has a market size of USD 12.5 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 45.3 billion over the next five years.

Plivo is a people-centric organization with a culture of ownership. We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, including excellent healthcare coverage, to our employees.

Overview:

We seek a versatile VP- Finance based in Bangalore, India, with Tech/SaaS experience to lead our global financial function. This is a strategic yet hands-on role. In this role, you will be crucial in overseeing the organization's financial health, providing strategic financial guidance, reviewing budgets, and contributing to the company's overall success. It is an opportunity to be a global finance leader for a profitable start-up at a later stage and to be a core part of the leadership team.

You will work across and own the full spectrum of finance functions, including FP&A, compliance, all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, financial controls, collaborating with the senior leadership team, and ensuring alignment with our global financial strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.Conduct financial analysis to support key business decisions and strategic initiatives. Provide insightful recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Present financial information to the executive team and investors.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.Implement effective cash management strategies and forecasting.Identify and mitigate potential financial risks.Drive focus on optimizing contribution margin across teams. Implement strategies to enhance profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Financial Controls and Compliance: Establish and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting principles across every company location. Oversee internal and external audits.
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute strategic financial plans. Provide financial insights to support business growth and expansion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. Lead the finance function, fostering a culture of ownership and excellence.

Background:

• Overall experience of 14-16 years and 8+ years as a finance leader with a background in SaaS or technology companies.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law, financial principles, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of Accounting GAAP accounting practices, financial management, and strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• In-depth knowledge of IndAs or IFRS, US GAAP, and other accounting/auditing/ reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• CA background is a must. CPA or other relevant qualifications are a plus.

Perks & Benefits:

• Opportunity to be part of a global team in a profitable SaaS company.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours with a work-from-home setup.
• Remote first culture.
• Premium Healthcare/Wellness benefits for employees and families.
• Ownership driven culture with a young and dynamic team