Assistant Manager Finance

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly management information systems (MIS) reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data

• Conduct detailed variance analysis on budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of deviations and recommending corrective actions

• Develop and analyze P&L statements across product lines, channels (online vs. offline), and regions

• Support the creation of financial dashboards and reports for senior management visibility

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the annual budgeting process by consolidating departmental budgets and performing sanity checks on financial assumptions

• Prepare monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts based on latest business trends and market data

• Build and update financial models to support forecast scenarios and what-if analysis

• Identify forecast accuracy issues and collaborate with business units to improve projections

3. Financial Planning Support

• Perform cost-benefit analyses for new projects, marketing campaigns, product launches, and operational initiatives

• Support long-term financial planning exercises and contribute to strategic initiatives

• Analyses spending patterns across procurement, manufacturing, marketing, supply chain, and logistics to identify optimization opportunities

• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to track business health and identify emerging risks

4. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Product Development) to understand their financial needs and constraints

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support departmental decision-making

• Facilitate discussions between finance and business units to align financial goals with operational realities

• Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, actionable manner to non-finance stakeholders

5. Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and analysis processes

• Implement best practices in financial management and contribute to operational efficiency

• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements

• Maintain data integrity and develop audit-ready documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized institute . CA/CMA is a plus

• 1-3 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, business finance, or financial analysis role

• Prior experience in FMCG, e-commerce, D2C, or consumer goods sector is highly desirable

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiarity with ERP systems

• Experience with automation tools or macros is beneficial

• Working knowledge of financial systems and databases