Financial Controller

Location: Our preferred candidate location for this role is Mumbai, with a primary work-from-home (WFH) arrangement. However, the role will require occasional travel to our various restaurant locations as business needs dictate.

Reporting To: CFO

About Benne – Heritage Bangalore Dosa

Benne was founded by Akhil and Shriya, driven by nostalgia for Bangalore’s buttery, heritage-style dosas. Today, Benne is known for bringing that sense of home and simplicity to new cities like Mumbai. Serving food we love, with care and authenticity. The brand thrives on a culture of respect, warmth, and continuous improvement, valuing every team member and the experience they help create.

About This Role

The Finance Lead will oversee all financial operations in coordination with the external accounting team, ensure regulatory compliance, provide strategic financial guidance to leadership, and implement systems to drive profit and efficiency—without compromising Benne’s ethical, customer-first values.

• External Finance Team Liaison: Lead communications and oversight of the outsourced accounting/finance partner.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to local, national, and international financial laws and internal policies.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee accurate and timely preparation of all financial statements and documentation.
• Profit Maximization: Implement value-driven strategies to improve profitability ethically.
• Process Implementation: Design and refine efficient, scalable financial workflows.
• Leadership Advisory: Provide strategic, data-backed insights to the leadership team; challenge decisions where necessary for financial soundness.
• Financial Innovation: Identify and implement improvements to systems and practices that enhance efficiency and business resilience.

• Education: Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting (mandatory); MBA in Finance preferred.
• Experience: 5–10 years in finance, accounting, or strategic financial roles.
• Accounting principles, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial systems proficiency
• Financial analysis and audit readiness
• Strong data analysis and risk identification
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Effective communicator across financial and non-financial teams
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal capabilities
• Excellent time management and ethical integrity
• Sound business acumen to align financial planning with company goals

Salary: Negotiable

To Apply: Email your resume to hr@shimowfoods.com with the subject line "Finance Controller – Mumbai"