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Lead - Finance & Business Operations

GalaxEye Space

GalaxEye Space

Accounting & Finance, Operations
New Jersey, USA · India · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Mar 27, 2026

Job Description

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.

Job Title: Lead – Finance & Business Operations
Location: Bengaluru, India

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.

From its base in Bengaluru, GalaxEye works at the intersection of remote sensing, AI, and advanced imaging to help customers solve high-stakes problems across use cases such as defence and security, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and financial services. The team is backed by leading investors and is focused on building an enduring space company from India, with a culture that values deep engineering, ownership, and the ambition to make every square kilometre of Earth intuitively observable regardless of weather, time, or terrain.

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.

Over time, the role is expected to evolve into a broader leadership position within the finance function, with increasing responsibility across financial operations, planning, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
Financial planning and performance monitoring
  • 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

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or Engineering.
Professional qualifications such as CA / CFA / CPA or MBA (Finance/Strategy) or are advantageous but not mandatory.

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

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