CFTM - Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts

Job Purpose

Location:

Company:

Brands

• LOVETC - https://lovetc.com/
• Contraband - https://itscontraband.com/
  

Position Purpose & Summary

qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

8-12 years of post-qualification corporate finance experience

consumer-facing business.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

Financial Planning & Control

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis aligned to business objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify variances, and proactively drive course correction.
• Maintain a robust system of financial controls, processes, and reporting.
  

Business Partnering & Strategic Finance

• Act as a key business partner to cross-functional teams, supporting pricing, product launches, cost optimization, and channel investments.
• Provide commercial insights and decision support for offline and online growth strategies.
• Evaluate business risks and opportunities with financial modeling and scenario planning.
  

Compliance, Governance & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, MIS, and statutory reporting.
• Manage internal audits, tax compliance, and statutory audits in line with regulatory standards.
• Set up finance systems and ensure compliance with all financial laws and guidelines.
  

Investor & Stakeholder Management

• Support the CEO in preparing investor decks, business plans, and fundraising efforts.
• Liaise with banks, partners, and potential investors for financial negotiations.
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise accounting staff and help build a strong finance team.
• Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous improvement.
  

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8-12 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate finance role.
• Preferred: MBA (Finance) from a Tier 1 institute.
• Strong background in consumer-facing businesses preferred
• Exposure to early-stage or high-growth brands like will be an advantage.
  

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Tally, Zoho Books).
• Strong command over Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.
  

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High energy, detail orientation, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.