Financial Controller

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About Ferns N Petals

Ferns N Petals (FNP) is India’s leading brand in the flowers, gifting, and bakery industry, with a strong presence across online and offline retail channels, both domestically and internationally. With over three decades of excellence, FNP is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, innovative product offerings, and operational excellence.

Role Overview

Finance Controller

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Controllership

• Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accounting accuracy, and compliance with statutory norms (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, etc.).
• Manage treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, fund management, and working capital optimization.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, and fixed assets management.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Drive the annual budgeting process in collaboration with business units.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts; highlight variances with actionable insights.
• Prepare financial models to support business decisions and expansion plans.

3. Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple geographies where FNP operates.
• Implement and maintain policies to meet corporate governance standards.

4. Business Partnering

• Work closely with senior management to provide strategic inputs on profitability improvement, cost control, and business expansion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of financial goals.

5. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Drive digitization and automation initiatives in accounting, reporting, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or multi-location businesses.
• Strong exposure to financial controllership, audits, taxation, and MIS reporting.
• Experience in managing teams and working in a fast-paced growth environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and MS Excel/Power BI.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.