Finance Controller

Job Description

Senior Finance Controller / Manager – Cost Control, FP&A & Business Finance

Experience: 8–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Business Head & Directors

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Controller to lead financial controllership, cost optimization, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and business finance. The role will focus on strengthening financial controls, improving profitability, managing cash flow, and providing strategic financial insights to support business growth and decision-making.

Candidates with experience in E-commerce, Retail, D2C, FMCG, Consumer Products, or Distribution will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Controllership & Reporting

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Manage end-to-end accounting, financial closing, and reporting.

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Review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, MIS, provisions, and reconciliations.

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Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with Ind AS and applicable accounting standards.

1. Cost Control & Profitability

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Drive cost optimization across procurement, imports, logistics, marketing, operations, and manpower.

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Monitor budgets, identify cost variances, and implement corrective measures.

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Analyse product, channel, and business-level profitability to improve margins.

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Evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives and investments.

1. FP&A and Business Finance

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Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling financial projections.

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Conduct Budget vs. Actual analysis and identify key business performance drivers.

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Develop financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases for management decisions.

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Track revenue, margins, operating expenses, and profitability.

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Partner with business teams to support pricing, expansion, procurement, and investment decisions.

1. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

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Manage cash flow forecasts, liquidity, collections, payables, and working capital.

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Improve cash conversion cycles and optimize fund utilization.

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Monitor inventory efficiency and working capital requirements.

1. Audit, Taxation & Compliance

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Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits.

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Ensure timely GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliances.

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Strengthen internal financial controls, governance, and audit readiness.

1. Process Improvement & Team Management

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Establish finance policies, SOPs, and robust internal controls.

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Drive automation and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

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Lead and mentor the finance team while ensuring strong financial discipline.

Required Skills

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Strong expertise in financial controllership, FP&A, cost management, and business finance.

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Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and profitability analysis.

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Sound knowledge of Ind AS, taxation, audits, and statutory compliance.

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Strong understanding of working capital and cash flow management.

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Advanced MS Excel skills; exposure to Power BI is an advantage.

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Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Tally.

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Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualification & Experience

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Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Qualified or Semi-Qualified.

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Experience: 8–10 years in Finance & Accounts, Financial Controllership, FP&A, Cost Control, or Business Finance.

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Experience in E-commerce, Retail, D2C, FMCG, Consumer Products, or Distribution is preferred.