Finance Executive

The Finance Controller will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the company's financial activities. You should have 2-3 years of experience in financial management, with hands-on expertise in Zoho Books for accounting, invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for preparing and managing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Additionally, you will analyze profitability, revenue growth, and cost trends across outlets and product lines. Managing cash flow, working capital, and forecasting future financial performance will also be part of your role. Presenting financial reports to senior management and providing actionable insights for business growth is crucial. Leading the annual budgeting process, tracking performance against the budget, and developing financial forecasts aligned with business goals are key responsibilities. You will monitor variances and recommend corrective actions to meet targets. Monitoring and controlling food and beverage costs, working closely with the operations team, will be essential. Implementing processes to manage inventory levels and minimize wastage, as well as tracking operating expenses to ensure cost-efficiency without compromising quality, are also part of your duties. Ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger and reconciliation of accounts, along with compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements, will be your responsibility. You will coordinate with external auditors for statutory and internal audits. Managing financial data and reporting through Zoho Books or other ERP tools and developing processes to enhance automation and accuracy in reporting are crucial. You should work closely with operations, procurement, and marketing teams to align financial goals with business activities. Collaborating with senior leadership to identify new business opportunities and financial risks is also part of the role. Qualifications and Skills - Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field - Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the F&B or hospitality industry - Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with F&B-specific cost management, inventory systems, and profitability analysis - Software Proficiency: Expertise in Zoho Books or similar ERP/accounting tools - Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with GST, TDS, and Indian accounting standards - Analytical Skills: Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills - Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management - Problem-Solving: Ability to identify financial issues and recommend actionable solutions What We Offer - Competitive salary - Health insurance and other benefits - Learning and development opportunities - A collaborative and inclusive work environment,