Side is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team.

As a Finance Manager at Side, you will oversee the full spectrum of finance activities, including end-to-end accounting, monthly closing, financial reporting, compliance, and audit management.

You will work closely with studio heads and other department leads to provide accurate financial insights and ensure financial processes support the company’s goals and growth.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing both people and financial systems efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute full-cycle accounting activities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports in compliance with appropriate accounting standards.
• Ensure statutory compliance including income tax, regulatory reporting, and coordination of audits with external auditors.
• Develop internal financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence across the organisation.
• Manage cash flow, forecasts, and capital asset accounting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members and foster strong cross-departmental relationships.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to support budgeting and financial planning activities.

Requirements

Job Location: Bangalore
Role Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Work from Office
Mandatory Qualification: CA, CPA, CMA, or ICWA certification

Required Skills

Finance Management

• End-to-end knowledge of finance, including preparation of P&L, balance sheet, and statutory requirements.
• Global exposure, including accounting and bookkeeping across various countries in the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Experience overseeing bookkeeping functions including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and global accounting standards.
• Ability to develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience participating in the development of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure all statutory requirements of the organisation, including income tax, are met and that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
• Ensure all transactions are appropriately supported, approved, and authorised.
• Hold regular meetings with the team and improve processes, turnaround time, and overall efficiency.
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.
• Ensure the future cash needs of the company are maintained.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure assets are properly recorded, amortised, and disposed of as appropriate.
• Strong communicator with a “make it happen” attitude.
• Comfortable working under pressure and responding to business requirements.

People Management and Development

• Effectively manage team performance by carrying out progress reviews and ensuring objectives and key outputs are clearly communicated throughout the department.
• Hold regular team meetings and provide feedback to the team.
• Build good working relationships with the team and other departments.
• Communicate effectively with the team on a regular basis, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and timely.
• Encourage team participation in the way information is relayed to and from departments.

Benefits

What we offer

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years’ experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localisation, localisation QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world. Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

For more information, visit www.side.inc.