PadCare Labs | Full time

Head of Finance & Accounting

Pune City, India | Posted on 04/22/2025

Job Information

  • Date Opened 04/22/2025
  • Job Type Full time
  • Industry Manufacturing
  • Work Experience 5+ years
  • City Pune City
  • State/Province Maharashtra
  • Country India
  • Zip/Postal Code 411001

About Us

At PadCare, we’re on a mission to make hygiene sustainable. Founded in 2018, we have developed India’s first patented sanitary napkin recycling technology—PadCareX.

But we’re not just solving a waste problem, we’re building a circular economy that champions environmental resilience and social equity. Our service model closes the loop starting from collection, recycling, and transforming single-use sanitary napkins into sustainable materials, while also creating dignified jobs for marginalized waste workers, especially women, across the country.

With 100+ changemakers across 25+ cities, PadCare is driving real impact—for people and the planet. Recognized by Forbes, the World Economic Forum, and more, we believe business can be a force for good. If you do too, PadCare is where your purpose finds a home.

Oh, and you must have seen us on an episode of Shark Tank India, Season 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q0cmPtpJRo

To learn more about the work that PadCare is doing, check out the website: www.padcarelabs.com


Job Description

Role Overview:

The Head of Finance and Accounts will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, taxation, financial planning, and reporting for all legal entities within the organization. The role will ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements while supporting the company’s financial growth. This individual will manage financial planning, budgeting, investor reporting, cash management, and team management. The

ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of taxation regulations, and reporting, with experience in working within the manufacturing industry or startups.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Management:

  • Oversee and manage the overall accounting function for all legal entities as per IFRS and IndAs standards.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
  • Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and financial transactions.

Taxation:

  • Manage Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes (GST), and other tax-related activities in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Handle the tax filings, assessments, and audits while ensuring tax efficiency.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and implement changes as needed.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

  • Develop and implement financial planning and budgeting processes.
  • Conduct variance analysis to evaluate budget-to-actual financial performance.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.

Cash Management:

  • Oversee daily cash management to ensure optimal liquidity for the organization.
  • Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts, managing working capital to ensure healthy cash balances.

Investor Reporting:

  • Prepare investor presentations, reports, and financial summaries.
  • Support CEO in preparing financial materials for investors and potential investors.

Team Management & Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals.
  • Allocate tasks, set goals, and ensure efficient financial operations.
  • Establish KPIs to assess and improve team performance.

Compliance & Governance:

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to finance, accounting, and taxation.
  • Develop and maintain financial controls to safeguard company assets.

Operational Excellence:

  • Improve and streamline financial processes and procedures for efficiency.
  • Implement financial systems and technologies to support business growth.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

  • CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA (Finance) with 3-5 years of industry experience 
  • Great communication skills
  • Experience in managing financial operations for startups or manufacturing industries is preferred 
  • Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Proven ability to manage financial reporting and investor communications.
  • Leadership experience in managing and developing finance teams.

Benefits

Why join us?

  • Purpose With Impact: Join a mission-driven team transforming menstrual hygiene through sustainable solutions that uplift women’s health, the environment, and sanitation workers' dignity.
  • Eco-Warrior in Action: Help recycle millions of sanitary pads and actively reduce landfill waste and carbon emissions—real impact, not just buzzwords.
  • Innovation Meets Heart: Be part of a team that blends empathy with patented 5D recycling tech to build the future of circular economy.
  • Grow With Us: We’re a fast-gowing, venture-backed startup offering real opportunities to scale your career as we scale our impact.
  • A Culture That Cares: Work in a space where collaboration, inclusivity, and purpose aren’t just values—they’re how we roll every day.


Additional details: You will be working directly with the CEO to define and execute Finance strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact decisions, experiment with bold ideas, and shape the direction of PadCare’s expansion. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with teams and play a key role in driving measurable business outcomes.