CA Prabhakar Kumar

Building a Finance Team for a Growing Startup

Your first finance hire should not be the cheapest.

They should:
✔️ Understand business
✔️ Own responsibility
✔️ Communicate clearly

As you scale, build layers:
• Ex*****on
• Review
• Strategy

A strong finance team doesn’t slow growth.
It protects it.

Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

If I could talk to my younger self starting CA:

1️⃣ Don’t chase marks — chase understanding
2️⃣ Communication skills matter more than you think
3️⃣ Learn business, not just accounting
4️⃣ Ask questions early
5️⃣ Be patient — compounding takes time

Growth is not linear.
But consistency always pays.

What advice would you give your younger self?