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Purpose of the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager – Finance to lead and manage a team of 10+ finance professionals across four critical verticals: Financial Reporting as per US GAP and IND AS, Gen & Admin Cost Analysis, Budgeting & Planning, Cash Management, Franchise Revenue Accounting, Income & Expense Variance Analysis, Balance Sheet Schedules Reconciliation and Compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, deep domain expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and support the financial health of the organization. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and IND AS. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. General & Administrative (G&A) Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyse G&A expenses and Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable insights to department heads. Budgeting & Planning: Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Collaborate with business units to develop financial plans aligned with strategic goals. Cash Management: Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds. Optimize working capital and support treasury operations. Franchise Revenue Accounting: Manage accounting for franchise revenue streams in accordance with applicable revenue recognition standards. Maintain accurate and timely records. Income & Expense Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budgets/forecasts. Identify drivers of variances and recommend corrective actions. Balance Sheet Schedules Reconciliation: Review and reconcile all balance sheet accounts. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls. Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies, statutory requirements, and external audit standards. Assist in coordination with auditors and regulators. Team Management: • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ professionals across the four verticals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance. • Ensure workload balance, set clear objectives, and monitor performance metrics. • Promote cross-functional collaboration and drive process improvements across finance operations. Minimum Requirements: CA Qualified + Finance Background 10–12+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience managing compliance, revenue accounting, financial reporting and Audit. Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), SOX, and statutory compliance. Experience in retail, F&B, or franchise-based businesses preferred. Skills & Competencies: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, J D Edward, Oracle) and MS Excel. Reporting Tool - HFM. Show more Show less
