Virtual Chief Finance Officer

About the Company:

The company is one of India's leading fashion conglomerates that provides the latest in International fast-fashion for men and women, at accessible price points, backed by superior quality. Founded in 1939, the company today has a dominating presence in fashion retail as well as garment manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Its portfolio brands reach out to millions of fashion enthusiasts across 175+ Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), 350+ Large Format Stores (LFS), other leading Retail Outlets, and its own online stores.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Provide actionable insights through enhanced MIS reporting and financial analysis
• Identify key variances and performance gaps to inform leadership decisions
• Evaluate business initiatives from a financial perspective to support sound decision-making

MIS, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop finance-focused MIS dashboards beyond sales reporting
• Implement budgeting processes aligned with business objectives
• Track performance against budgets and support forward-looking financial planning

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of accounting entries; resolve existing backlogs
• Oversee monthly and quarterly book closures in compliance with statutory standards
• Maintain adherence to accounting principles and regulatory requirements

Process Development & Controls

• Establish and institutionalize SOPs for core finance operations
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure process efficiency through automation initiatives
• Monitor adherence to Delegation of Authority and financial governance frameworks

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Support the leadership team with financial insights for pricing, procurement, and growth strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align finance operations with overall business goals

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance
• 10-15 years of finance domain experience
• Must have retail or apparel industry experience
• Must know Logic ERP
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise
• Proven ability to manage funding and cash flow
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative leadership style with strong team-building and decision-making capabilities