Director of Finance

About the Role

Andromeda is building its India platform, and we are hiring a Director of Finance – India to serve as the first senior finance leader for the region.

This is a greenfield leadership role with a real mandate to build the India finance function from the ground up—covering controls, reporting, compliance, treasury, and team leadership—while acting as a trusted business partner to India leadership and a financial bridge to North America.

You will report directly to the Group President, India, with a dotted-line to the VP of Finance (North America), operating within the long‑term, permanent‑capital model of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI).

About Andromeda

Andromeda is a permanent capital acquirer of vertical market software businesses and part of the Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) family. We acquire, operate, and grow market‑leading software businesses worldwide with a long‑term ownership mindset.

What You’ll Do

Build & Own India Finance

• Establish the complete India finance infrastructure: controls, reporting frameworks, compliance, and scalable processes
• Build and lead the India finance team; set high standards of accuracy, discipline, and ethics
• Implement systems and support initiatives such as ERP migrations

Financial Reporting & FP&A

• Deliver monthly management reporting, forecasts, and statutory accounts
• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant group reporting alongside Ind AS statutory reporting
• Provide clear variance analysis and decision support to India leadership and North America

Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Own compliance across Companies Act, GST, TDS, FEMA/RBI, and Transfer Pricing
• Lead external audits; coordinate with tax advisors and internal audit teams
• Maintain robust internal controls across all India entities

Cash Flow, Treasury & Risk

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and repatriation in line with FEMA/RBI norms
• Partner with North American treasury on FX, intercompany, and cross‑border matters
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks in India

Business Partnering & M&A Support

• Partner closely with the Group President and BU leaders on pricing, contracts, and growth decisions
• Support M&A due diligence, valuation, and post‑acquisition integration for India targets
• Act as the primary finance interface between India operations and North America

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years leading a full finance function
• Significant experience working with North American (US/Canada) parent organizations
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Indian statutory, tax, treasury, and compliance
• Working knowledge of IFRS (mandatory) and Ind AS
• Professional qualification: CA (India), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Business (MBA preferred)

Strongly Preferred

• Greenfield or “build‑from‑scratch” finance leadership experience
• Exposure to M&A, post‑merger integration, or portfolio environments
• Experience with CSI or similar permanent‑capital / acquisition-led models
• Multi‑entity consolidation and cross‑border structuring knowledge
• SaaS / vertical market software industry exposure

Why This Role Is Different

• First finance leader for Andromeda’s India operating group
• Real ownership to design, build, and scale—not inherit—a finance function
• Long‑term platform with no exit pressure, focused on durable value creation
• Direct visibility and partnership with senior leadership in India and North America