Finance Controller

Company Description

The Organic World was founded with a mission to promote sustainable and healthy lifestyles by offering better choices to customers and partners in its ecosystem. The company features a range of over 2,000 natural and organic products across food, grocery, personal care, and home care categories. Based in Bengaluru, The Organic World currently operates 15 stores with plans to expand pan-India through both company-owned and franchise outlets. An industry pioneer, the brand maintains a strict Not In Our Aisle List, banning the sale of products containing harmful chemicals. As India's largest organic and natural groceries retailer, The Organic World is proud to be part of the NIMIDA Group, supporting sustainable lifestyles and responsible retail practices.

Purpose of the job

The Finance Manager will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for retail operations. This role needs strong understanding of retail metrics, inventory dynamics, and cost control strategies to support business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will be both detail-oriented and commercially savvy, capable of translating financial data into actionable insights.

Key Accountabilities/Duties & Responsibilities

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 organization's 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

Mandatory Skills/ Competencies

MBA Finance or equivalent

13+ plus years of finance experience, with 7+ years in leadership role

oCA / CPA / CFA /MBA

oPrior experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industries preferred

oStrong command of financial systems and tools

Expert domain knowledge (finance)

oFinancial analysis

oAccounting and Compliance

oRetail finance operations

Analytical Competences

oData Interpretation

oManage Cost Optimization

Communication Competences

oStakeholder and vendor management

oClear oral and written communication

Administration and Management Competences

oProcess monitoring and improvement

oOrganizing and planning

oResult orientation

People Management Competencies

oManaging a High Performing Team

oTeamwork and Collaboration.

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