Senior Manager-Business Finance

Hiring for a Retail/Beauty Brand in Bangalore.

Qualification: CA (Mandatory)

Experience - 7+ years

CTC: 30-35 LPA

Industry Preferred: E-commerce, Retail, Beauty, Fashion or FMCG industries.

Role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Business Finance to lead financial planning, forecasting, category P&L ownership, and strategic business partnering for a fast-growing beauty and e-commerce/ Retail business.

Business Partnering & Strategic FP&A:

• Develop a deep understanding of key business drivers and provide insightful financial analysis to guide decision-making.
• Act as the first point of contact for all financial queries, analysis, and data requests from business stakeholders.
• Partner with sales, category, and supply chain teams to identify and track KPIs and financial drivers.
• Support monetization initiatives across brands and categories by influencing commercial terms and driving revenue-enhancing opportunities.
• Drive inventory hygiene, vendor funding optimization, and return-to-vendor (RTV) processes to improve working capital efficiency.

P&L Management & Forecasting:

• Own the category-level P&L, providing accurate weekly forecasts, monthly closing support, and variance commentary.
• Lead budgeting and expense forecasting, using historical trends and predictive analytics to support P&L management.
• Simulate financial projections, plan for improvement initiatives, and assist in developing budget models and consolidation packs for corporate reviews.

MIS, Reporting & Business Reviews:

• Prepare and present detailed financial reports and MIS dashboards for internal reviews, including business highlights and actionable insights.
• Lead the preparation of financial updates and analysis for monthly reviews, board meetings, and leadership updates.
• Participate in monthly close calls with controllers to ensure timely and accurate P&L finalization.

Process Automation & Controls:

• Drive standardization, automation, and simplification of financial processes to improve accuracy and turnaround time.
• Take ownership of data integrity in reporting systems and collaborate with upstream/downstream teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Proactively monitor financial information, flag inconsistencies, and drive resolution through coordination with relevant teams.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in

  FP&A, business finance, or commercial finance

  ,
• Proven expertise in

  P&L ownership, strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting

  .
• Strong exposure to

  inventory management

  , vendor funding, and monetization levers.

Skills & Tools:

• Advanced proficiency in

  Excel

  ,

  PowerPoint

  , and financial reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, ERP platforms like SAP).
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive financial accountability.