GM Finance & Accounts

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Management Provide insights on business performance, operational efficiency, and cost optimization to the leadership team. Partner with operations and logistics teams to support decisions around warehousing, distribution, and inventory management.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting in line with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and applicable laws. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes across multiple business units and locations. Maintain integrity of financial systems, data accuracy, and internal controls.

3. Inventory, Logistics & Cost Accounting Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS), wastage, and inventory valuation for temperature-sensitive SKUs. Implement best practices in logistics cost tracking, cold storage expenses, fuel, and vehicle operating costs. Collaborate with supply chain to improve stock turn, reduce losses, and manage working capital.

4. Taxation & Compliance Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory returns. Lead assessments and audits by tax authorities, statutory auditors, and internal auditors. Maintain compliance with FSSAI and other food-related regulations as applicable to finance.

5. Treasury, Cash Flow & Capex Management Manage cash flow forecasts, banking operations, and working capital facilities. Build relationships with banks, NBFCs, and investors for financial negotiations.

6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Lead annual budgeting process across departments and cost centres. Drive rolling forecasts and financial modelling to guide key decisions. Establish KPIs, dashboards, and MIS reports for tracking financial and operational performance.

7. Systems, Controls & ERP Implementation Ensure efficient use of ERP and financial systems for accounting, inventory, and logistics ( Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and risk mitigation frameworks.

8. Leadership & Team Management Lead a team of finance professionals Foster a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement

Preferred candidate profile

Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.

12-15 years of experience in finance & accounts, preferably in cold chain logistics, food distribution, FMCG, or supply chain-driven businesses or any other relative businesses.

Experience with multi-location operations, warehouse accounting, and logistics-heavy business models.