Head of Finance

Head of FinanceWe are looking for a Head of Finance to lead and scale the finance function end-to-end in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment. This role requires a leader who is strategic, hands- on, agile, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
A critical aspect of this role is partnering with global stakeholders including investors, board members, international business leaders, auditors, advisors, and external partners across geographies. The role demands strong cross-cultural communication, global financial acumen, and the ability to align financial strategy with international business priorities.About Junglee Games:

Junglee Games is part of Flutter Entertainment, the world’s leading iGaming and sports entertainment group listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT). We operate independently in India while leveraging Flutter’s global expertise across product, technology, and responsible gaming.

Junglee Games is a technology-led entertainment powerhouse building safe, intelligent, and immersive gaming ecosystems that delight millions daily. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, we are revolutionizing the player experience by treating trust, safety, and fairness as engineering priorities. We specialize in building scalable platforms across a diverse portfolio of competitive and social genres including Ludo, Carrom, Solitaire, Rummy, Poker, Teen Patti, Pool, Quizzes and Tamboola.

By marrying tech and deep data science with a passion for community, we have turned technology into our unfair advantage. Our focus on platform thinking allows us to deliver seamless, responsible, and culturally relevant experiences at a global scale.

Joining Junglee Games means working at the intersection of India’s fast-growing gaming ecosystem and joining Flutter Entertainment’s global talent community, shaping the future of digital entertainment. Beyond gaming, Junglee Games represents a culture defined by technological ingenuity and strong values. We are committed to shaping the next generation of responsible leaders and redefining what it means to be a tech-first entertainment leader in a digital-first world.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing insights to drive business growth and profitability• Translate business strategy into robust financial plans, forecasts, and long-term financial models

• Support fundraising, investor conversations, board reporting, and strategic initiatives as needed

• Build financial discipline while maintaining startup agility and speed

Controllership & Governance

• Own end-to-end accounting, controllership, and financial close processes

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements in line with statutory and management requirements

• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and SOPs suitable for a scaling organization

FP&A & Business Finance

• Lead FP&A, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario planning

• Partner with business leaders to drive cost optimization, unit economics, and ROI-based decision making

• Develop dashboards and MIS for leadership visibility and data-driven decisions

Audits, Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee statutory, internal, and external audits, ensuring smooth and timely closures

• Lead direct and indirect taxation (domestic and international, as applicable), including compliance, planning, and risk mitigation

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and corporate governance requirements across geographies

Global Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for global stakeholders, including

investors, board members, international partners, auditors, bankers, and advisors

• Collaborate closely with global leadership teams to align financial strategy with regional growth plans

• Manage expectations, communication cadence, and reporting requirements for

international stakeholders

• Represent the finance function in global forums, reviews, and strategic discussions

Global Finance & Reporting

• Manage global finance operations, including multi-entity and multi-currency accounting where applicable

• Ensure consistent financial reporting standards across geographies

• Coordinate with global stakeholders, advisors, auditors, and banking partners

Team Building & Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team aligned to growth and scale

• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function

• Drive automation, systems implementation, and process improvements to support scale.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• +15 years of progressive experience in finance, with significant leadership

experience heading a finance function

• Proven experience in startup or high-growth environments, preferably having built or scaled finance operations

• Strong exposure to controllership, FP&A, audits, taxation, and statutory reporting

• Global exposure with experience managing finance across geographies, entities, or international operations

• Prior experience working with founders, boards, and investors is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a CFO mindset and strong business acumen

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments

• Hands-on leader who can zoom in on details while keeping a long-term perspective

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Data-driven, analytical, and solution-oriented