Business Finance Manager

About us:

Kapiva is a modern ayurvedic nutrition brand focused on bringing selectively sourced, natural foods to Indian consumers. We help bring the wisdom of India’s ancient food traditions to modern-day consumers.

Kapiva's high-quality portfolio offers products across various therapy areas including skin & hair, digestion, weight management, immunity, chronic issues, & much more. Our products are top performers on online marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, Big Basket, Nykaa, etc,), we're growing our presence offline in a big way (Reliance, Nature’s Basket, Noble Plus etc.) & are funded by India’s best Consumer VC Funds – Orbimed Fireside Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Sharrp Ventures, 3One4 Capital & Jetty Ventures.

We’re creating a new brand with a unique story & are looking for a team to help us grow our business. You’d be joining a young, hungry team with a culture of honesty, humility, & hard work.

Role Brief:

We are current hiring for Professionals to join our finance team. This role will be instrumental in driving financial performance, providing strategic insights, and ensuring sound financial management across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Finance & FP&A:

• Lead or assist in the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and provide insightful commentary on business performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and scenario planning.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Does comprehensive analysis of all Marketing funnels for more data based insights across all channels(D2C, Marketplace, Offline – QPS)
• Deep analysis on Customer Retention based initiatives and tracking initiative wise targets.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports (e.g., P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for various stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and investors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and internal policies.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate closely with various departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR) to understand their financial needs and provide financial guidance and support.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to business unit leaders, helping them manage costs, optimize revenue, and improve profitability.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates on business health.
• Propose and implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency, cost control, and revenue growth.

Ad-Hoc Analysis & Projects:

• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis on specific business problems, market trends, or strategic projects as required by management.
• Support due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA) or professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA, CFA) preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in business finance, with some supervisory experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis using Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.