HEAD – FINANCE FOR VEDANTA SPARK

INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTERESTVedanta Resources Limited is the world's leading Metals and Oil & Gas company, and one of the largest producers of Aluminium, Oil & Gas, Zinc-Lead-SiIver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and foraying into electronics and display glass manufacturing. Vedanta Spark is a unique global corporate innovation, accelerator, and ventures program that aims to empower startups and MSMEs to work on volume, cost and ESG initiatives and create large-scale impact ($300-400 Mn) aiming for a $1 Bn entity that transforms these companies into large corporate ventures. By collaborating with Vedanta Group companies, Spark strives to solve real-world challenges and shape the future of the industry. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Head – Finance to define and lead the financial governance and investment strategy for Vedanta Spark’s innovation and startup initiatives. This role will:Define and enforce financial frameworks for venture clienting, CVC, acquisitions, and venture studio models.Oversee budgeting and fund allocation, ensuring optimal capital deployment aligned with business goals.Lead due diligence, valuation, and risk-return assessments for investments and acquisitions.Build systems to monitor ROI and portfolio health, enabling data-driven financial planning.Participate in evaluation panels and support final decisions on startup investments.IDEAL CANDIDATE15+ years of experience in corporate finance with exposure to innovation or venture capital.Proven experience in budgeting, capital allocation, financial due diligence, and portfolio performance tracking in startup or innovation-driven environments.Strong analytical, valuation, and risk-assessment skills with the ability to align financial governance to innovation outcomes.