Finance Specialist

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Role Overview

Finance Specialist

AI tools and dashboards

This is not a traditional finance role.

growth comes with risk

You’ll work directly with leadership to build the financial engine that powers our next 10× scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

Profitability & Financial Control

• Manage and analyze

  brand-wise and product-wise P&L, EBITA, and margin performance.

• Identify and reduce

  variable expenses

  across marketing, logistics, and operations.
• Verify transactions for accuracy, approval, and business justification.
• Build profitability dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or AI-based tools.

Working Capital & Liquidity Management

• Monitor

  cash conversion cycle, receivables, payables, and inventory.

• Forecast liquidity needs and maintain optimal cash positions.
• Develop automation for

  cash-flow tracking and alerts

  using AI or financial APIs.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Prepare

  monthly and annual budgets

  , variance analyses, and ROI reports.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations to build

  dynamic financial models

  .
• Use AI-powered forecasting tools to predict revenue, cost trends, and risk scenarios.
• Design strategies to balance aggressive growth with financial stability.

Technology, Automation & AI Integration

• Build and maintain

  AI-driven financial dashboards

  for real-time decision-making.
• Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Excel Copilot, Power BI Copilot, Relevance.ai, or similar) for:
• Automated report generation
• Trend analysis
• Expense categorization
• Scenario forecasting
• Continuously evaluate and implement digital finance solutions to increase efficiency.

Fundraising & Strategic Finance

• Support the founder in

  fundraising

  ,

  investor reporting

  , and

  due-diligence preparation.

• Create financial projections, pitch decks, and data rooms for potential investors.
• Model ROI and payback scenarios for strategic initiatives.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain monthly MIS, audit-ready books, and tax compliance.
• Present concise financial summaries and insights to leadership.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience in

  finance, FP&A, or strategic business finance

  (FMCG / D2C / startup background preferred).
• Deep understanding of

  P&L, EBITA, cash flow, working capital, and forecasting.

• Tech-driven mindset — proficiency in

  Excel, Power BI, Google Sheets

  , and awareness of

  AI tools

  for analytics and automation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Qualification: CA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / CFA / M.Com with proven experience in growth-stage companies.

Ideal Candidate Persona

• Thinks like a

  CFO

  , works like an

  operator

  , and builds like an

  engineer

  .
• Believes in using

  AI + automation

  to make finance smarter, not harder.
• Balances

  risk and ambition

  with structured financial planning.
• Obsessed with data, dashboards, and decision-making speed.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-growth FMCG + D2C ecosystem
• Work directly with the founder on profitability, growth, and investor relations.
• Build India’s first

  AI-driven finance function

  in a consumer-brand house.
• Drive meaningful impact by blending finance, strategy, and technology.