Senior Manager, Finance
Financial Leadership: Spearheaded the monthly and yearly financial close processes, ensuring precision and compliance with internal controls and external audit standards. Played a pivotal role in finalizing financial statements for internal stakeholders and external auditors.Treasury & Cashflow Management: Managed company liquidity through robust treasury strategies, optimizing working capital to meet operational and investment needs. Monitored cash flow trends and collaborated with the Accounts Payable and Receivable teams to ensure timely collections and payments.Fundraising: Led the pre-Series A fundraising process, coordinating with investors, legal counsel, and external auditors. Successfully managed the financial and legal due diligence processes, culminating in the successful negotiation and execution of the Shareholder Agreement (SHA).Investor Relations: Created and presented regular investor decks and financial performance reports to maintain transparency and trust. Played a key role in managing investor communications, addressing queries, and ensuring the timely sharing of business updates.Legal & Contract Review: Handled the review of key business contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs). Ensured compliance with legal standards while optimizing terms for the company.Information Security & Compliance: Led the ISO 27001 certification process, instituting security policies and procedures in line with industry standards. Currently overseeing the process for obtaining SOC 2 certification, ensuring the company meets stringent data security and compliance requirements.Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with other departments to align financial strategies with operational needs. Actively participated in strategic planning initiatives and provided financial insights to support business decisions.