Lead Finance & Business Operations

Finance & Business Operations Lead
 

This role is designed
for an individual who will evolve into a broader leadership within the finance
function – owning the growth and development of the function, and strategy for
the company. 

About GalaxEye  

GalaxEye is building next -generation earth observation solutions through
advanced multi -sensor satellite and aerial platforms. We have built the world’s
first SyncFused OptoSAR satellite that is designed to deliver all -weather,
day -and -night imagery from space. Founded in 2021 by engineers from IIT Madras,
the company’s flagship Mission Drishti sync -fuses optical and Synthetic
Aperture Radar (SAR) data on a single satellite to unlock a new standard of
geospatial intelligence for governments, defence, and enterprises
globally. 

Role Summary

GalaxEye Space is seeking a Finance & Strategy professional who
combines financial discipline with strategic thinking. The role will work
closely with the CEO and business verticals to drive financial visibility,
business planning, and the evaluation of emerging business opportunities.

This is a high -ownership role designed for someone who understands
financial operations but also can connect numbers to strategic decision -making.
The individual will play a key role in strengthening financial processes,
enabling proactive reporting, and supporting the company’s growth initiatives.

• Support the development and periodic review of
  company business plans, budgeting and forecasts.
  
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis
  to support strategic decision -making.
  
• Track performance against business plans and
  highlight risks, variances, and opportunities.
  
• Develop dashboards and reports that provide
  actionable insights for the CEO & business heads.
  

CEO and Cross -Functional
Business Support

• Partner with vertical heads to understand
  operational priorities and translate them into financial plans and
  opportunities.
  
• Provide financial insights to support resource allocation, pricing, and operational decisions.  
  
• Act as a bridge between finance and operational teams to improve financial awareness across the organization.
  
• Participate in leadership discussions and business reviews with the CEO.  
  
• Prepare briefing notes, financial summaries, and analysis for strategic meetings.
  
• Track key initiatives and ensure alignment between strategic decisions and financial outcomes.
  

Treasury Management

• Manage the relationship with the corporate treasury
  partner to maximize yields on fund deployment.
  
• Manage cash flow forecasting and daily liquidity
  planning to ensure sufficient operational funding.
  
• Identify and manage financial risks including FX,
  interest rate, and commodity exposures through hedging strategies.
  

Financial Operations

• Review MIS reports for accuracy and insights to
  support decision -making and performance tracking.
  
• Support in drafting finance processes SOPs following
  best practices.
  
• Collaborate with the finance team to strengthen
  systems, processes, and operational efficiency
  

Qualifications & Growth Path

Educational
Qualifications

Professional
Experience

·       2 -4 years of experience in finance roles such
as: 

• Business finance 
  
• Financial planning
  & analysis 
  
• Finance operations
  
• Finance generalist
  role
  

·       Consulting or startup finance roles 

·       Experience working in high -growth startups,
consulting firms, or technology organizations is preferred.

Skills & Personal
Attributes

• Ability to connect financial insights with business
  strategy.
  
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities for
  business planning and scenario evaluation.
  
• Understanding how operational decisions impact
  financial outcomes.
  
• Ability to clearly present financial insights to
  leadership and non -finance stakeholders.
  
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, solving
  problems, and driving initiatives forward.
  
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and grow
  into larger responsibilities.
  

Growth Path

·       This role is designed as a high -potential
leadership track within the finance function. Over time, the individual will be
expected to:

• Take ownership of
  broader finance operations
  
• Lead financial
  planning, treasury and GRCS processes
  
• Grow into a senior
  finance leadership role within the organization