Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer / Finance Lead

hyosene battery pvt ltd

About the Role

Hyosene Battery Pvt Ltd is an early-stage battery technology company based in Chennai, developing battery cells and energy-storage solutions. We are strengthening our financial management to support research, product development, and future commercial operations. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer / Finance Lead to establish financial discipline, manage capital requirements, and support fundraising. This is a hands-on role requiring someone comfortable building financial systems in an early-stage company. The position is based on-site in Chennai and involves working directly with the founder and technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish budgets, spending approvals, expense tracking, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and runway to keep spending aligned with available funds.
• Maintain accurate records of company expenditure, founder-funded expenses, and financial commitments.
• Develop financial models, product-cost estimates, and capital requirements for R&D and manufacturing.
• Assess funding options, including equity investment, grants, debt, and strategic funding.
• Prepare financial information for investor discussions, applications, and due diligence.
• Coordinate accounting, taxation, statutory filings, and audits with external professionals.
• Support capital-allocation decisions and maintain accurate records of shareholding and proposed equity commitments.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cash-flow management.
• Experience with early-stage companies, manufacturing, or technology development preferred.
• Familiarity with fundraising, investor reporting, and financial due diligence.
• CA, CMA, CPA, MBA in Finance, or a relevant equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong integrity, attention to detail, and willingness to take ownership of day-to-day financial execution.

Compensation and Equity

• An equity component is proposed, subject to agreement on responsibilities, time commitment, performance expectations, and vesting terms.
• Cash compensation, if any, will be clarified before appointment.
• Any personal investment by the candidate would be discussed separately from compensation and would not automatically form part of the role.