Finance controller

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Anticipates and directs financial analysis for the organization for retail & FMCG brands
• Conducts benchmarking analysis , Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develops short- and long-term budgets and coordinates financial planning, Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor budget performance, and provide insights to optimize financial resources with respective Stakeholders and Unit Heads.
• Reviews budget and account statements and elevates material variance from goals
• Develop financial forecasts and models to support business decision-making and strategic planning. Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Financial Reporting

• Directs team efforts and workplan to collect data and produce reports for different audiences
• Prepares reports to communicate financial information in a meaningful way to different audiences
• Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings

Accounting and Compliance Audits

• Sets organizations accounting processes and controls
• Coordinate with auditors for complete the annual audit, external auditors for Store audits.
• Adhering to Physical compliance due dates and government notices.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control procedures.

Retail-Specific Insights:

• Optimize inventory management, pricing strategies, and store-level profitability
• Analyse sales trends, customer behaviour, and channel performance
• Cost Control: Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost savings for handling Retail & FMCG P&L.
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends • Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA Finance or equivalent
• 13+ plus years of finance experience, with 7+ years in leadership role
• Desirable
• CA / CPA / CFA /MBA
• Prior experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industries preferred
• Strong command of financial systems and tools .
• Expert domain knowledge (finance)
• Financial analysis
• Accounting and Compliance
• Retail finance operations
• Analytical Competences
• Data Interpretation
• Manage Cost Optimization
• Communication Competences
• Stakeholder and vendor management
• Clear oral and written communication
• Administration and Management Competences
• Process monitoring and improvement
• Organizing and planning
• Result orientation
• People Management Competencies
• Managing a High Performing Team
• Teamwork and Collaboration