Financial Controller / Head of Finance

About The Role

We are looking for a strategic Financial Controller to build and own the financial foundation of Armatrix as we transition from early deployments to structured commercial growth. This is a high-impact, founding-tier role designed for a professional who wants to move beyond standard compliance and play a central role in capital planning, manufacturing scale-up, and institutional fundraising. You will work directly with the founders to build the finance function from first principles, managing everything from complex hardware unit economics to investor relations. As the company scales, this position is uniquely structured to evolve into our CFO, offering a platform for an ambitious leader to shape the long-term trajectory of a venture-backed deep-tech robotics startup.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive strategic finance & capital planning by leading allocation decisions across R&D, hiring, and manufacturing, while designing scenario-based cash flow models and runway analyses.
• Architect hardware & manufacturing finance systems, including BOM costing, inventory/WIP accounting, and working capital management for high-stakes enterprise deployments.
• Lead investor reporting & fundraising readiness by maintaining monthly MIS/KPI dashboards, managing the data room for due diligence, and overseeing the cap table and ESOP accounting.
• Develop deep-tech unit economics for both product sales and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models, supporting pricing strategy and gross margin optimization.
• Oversee compliance & governance including GST, TDS, FEMA, RBI, and foreign investment filings, while establishing robust internal financial controls and audit workflows.
• Implement scalable systems by managing the deployment of ERP and accounting software to provide full visibility into cost leakage and procurement efficiency.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) strongly preferred; MBA Finance or CFA is a significant plus.
• 4+ years of professional finance experience, with at least 1+ years in a venture-backed startup environment.
• Deep understanding of working capital cycles and cost accounting within the hardware or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven track record in managing audits, financial due diligence, and investor reporting.
• Hands-on familiarity with Indian regulatory frameworks and foreign investment compliance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in deep-tech or capital-intensive sectors such as robotics, aerospace, EV, or industrial manufacturing.
• Previous experience structuring ESOPs and managing complex cap tables during scaling phases.
• Familiarity with import/export compliance and customs for specialized hardware components.
  
  

Candidate Acumen

• Strategic and detail-oriented with a passion for financial excellence and its role in scaling high-impact technology.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to find creative solutions to complex fiscal challenges.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to maintain rigorous standards in a fast-paced, evolving workplace.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to translate financial insights across different technical and operational departments.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with role and experience.
• Flexible working hours with a focus on outcomes and ownership.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance, where applicable.
  
  

About Armatrix

Armatrix is a robotics company developing next-gen snake-like robotic arms for inspection and maintenance in complex hazardous environments. Our systems are engineered to deliver high accuracy, flexibility, and safety, enabling precise operations across sectors like aerospace, oil and gas, manufacturing and defence.