Finance Controller

• *About the Role**

Spartan Fitness is a premium fitness destination in Gurgaon, part of a fast\-growing wellness group with international roots and an ambitious expansion roadmap. We are building our finance function from the ground up and are looking for a hands\-on Finance Manager to take complete ownership of it.

This is a foundational hire. You will not be inheriting an existing team or set of processes — you will be the person who builds them. The ideal candidate can operate at both ends: rolling up their sleeves on day\-to\-day accounting and cash management, while also setting up the systems, controls, and reporting that a scaling, internationally funded business needs. Over time, this role carries the opportunity to build and lead a finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• *Accounting \& Bookkeeping**

• Own end\-to\-end bookkeeping and maintain accurate, up\-to\-date books of account.
• Set up and standardise accounting processes, chart of accounts, and month\-end close routines.
• Ensure correct revenue recognition across membership plans, personal training packages, café/F\&B, and retail — including treatment of prepaid memberships and deferred revenue.

• *Taxation \& Statutory Compliance**

• **Maintain up\-to\-date, working knowledge of all applicable taxation rules** — GST and direct tax — and ensure the company stays current with changes in the law.
• Manage all GST compliance — registrations, monthly/quarterly returns, reconciliations, and input credit management.
• Handle direct taxation — corporate tax, advance tax, TDS deduction, deposit, and return filing.
• Ensure timely ROC/MCA and other statutory filings applicable to a private limited company.
• Keep the company audit\-ready and compliant at all times.

• *Cross\-Border / FDI Compliance**

• Act as the internal point of contact for matters relating to foreign capital inflows and the company’s foreign\-entity ownership structure.
• Liaise closely with the external accounting/CA firm to ensure all RBI reporting and FEMA\-related filings tied to foreign investment are completed accurately and on time — providing the documentation and information they require.
• Coordinate with banks (AD bankers) and the parent entity on inward remittances and related documentation.

• *Payments \& Treasury**

• Initiate, process, and manage all company payments — vendors, payroll, statutory dues, and operational expenses.
• **Own cash management, cash handling, and cash deposits** — oversee daily cash collections, ensure secure handling, and manage timely bank deposits and reconciliation.
• Monitor cash flow, maintain liquidity, and manage day\-to\-day banking relationships.
• Implement and enforce payment controls and approval workflows.

• *Budgeting \& Reporting**

• Prepare the annual budget and track actuals against budget through the year.
• Build and deliver a monthly management dashboard covering sales, revenue, expenses, cash position, and key financial metrics.
• Provide timely, data\-dense reporting and analysis to support management decision\-making.

• *Audit \& Controls**

• Establish and run internal audit and internal control processes.
• Work closely with the external accounting/CA firm and statutory auditors.
• Identify financial risks and gaps, and put controls in place to address them.

• *Payroll \& Vendor Management**

• Manage payroll processing and related statutory compliance (PF, ESI, professional tax as applicable).
• Manage vendor accounts, reconciliations, and accounts payable.

• *Requirements**

• **5\+ years** of relevant experience in finance and accounting, ideally with some exposure to a single\-entity or fast\-scaling business where you owned the function.
• Strong, practical, end\-to\-end knowledge of **bookkeeping, GST, and direct taxation** — not just oversight, but the ability to do the work.
• **Up\-to\-date knowledge of all current taxation rules** (GST and direct tax) and the ability to keep the company compliant as regulations change.
• Working understanding of **FDI rules and regulations** — foreign capital inflow, RBI reporting, and FEMA compliance for companies with foreign ownership — enough to manage the topic and coordinate effectively with the CA firm handling the filings.
• Experience preparing **management reporting and dashboards** (sales and finance).
• Hands\-on experience with **cash management, cash handling, cash deposits, and payments processing**.
• Experience with **budgeting** and **internal audit / internal controls**.
• Comfortable coordinating with external CA firms, auditors, and consultants.
• Professional qualification preferred — CA / CA (Inter) / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Tally / Zoho Books / QuickBooks or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Self\-starter who can take charge, build from scratch, and work with minimal supervision.

• *Good to Have**

• Prior experience in fitness, wellness, hospitality, retail, or another multi\-revenue\-stream consumer business.
• Exposure to cross\-border structures, convertible instruments, or working with an overseas parent/promoter.
• Experience setting up finance processes and systems in a new or growing organisation.

• *What We Offer**

• The chance to work in an energetic environment with a young and dynamic team.
• Complimentary access to all current and upcoming fitness centres. All employee benefits with respect to meal plans and other services.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• The opportunity to build and lead the finance team, and grow up the ladder as the business scales.
• The experience of working with an international fitness brand.

Pay: ₹800,000\.00 \- ₹1,200,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person