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

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting
Manage overall financial controllership and accounting operations.
Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and MIS reports.
Ensure accuracy of financial records, reconciliations, provisions and accruals.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and Ind AS.
Cost Control & Profitability
Monitor and control company expenses.
Analyse costs related to procurement, imports, logistics, marketing, manpower and operations.
Identify cost overruns and opportunities for cost savings.
Analyse product, channel and business profitability.
Support management in improving margins and profitability.
Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A
Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts.
Perform Budget vs. Actual and variance analysis.
Build financial models and business scenarios.
Track key business KPIs, revenue, margins and expenses.
Provide financial insights to management for decision-making.
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Monitor cash flow, collections, payables and working capital.
Prepare cash flow forecasts and fund requirement plans.
Improve receivable and payable cycles.
Monitor inventory and cash conversion efficiency.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate and lead statutory, internal and tax audits.
Ensure timely GST, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliances.
Coordinate with auditors and external consultants.
Strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
Business Finance
Work closely with Business, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams.
Provide financial analysis for pricing, procurement, investments and expansion.
Prepare business cases and ROI analysis.
Support management with data-driven financial recommendations.
Team & Process Management
Develop finance policies, SOPs and internal controls.
Improve finance processes, reporting and automation.
Lead, mentor and review the finance team.
Ensure timely and accurate financial operations.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of Financial Controllership, FP&A and Cost Management.
Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting skills.
Strong understanding of Ind AS, taxation and audit.
Experience in profitability, cost and variance analysis.
Strong working capital and cash flow management skills.
Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tally or similar ERP.
Power BI experience is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, commercial and leadership skills.
Qualification & Experience
CA Qualified / Semi-Qualified
8–10 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, Controllership, FP&A or Business Finance.
Experience in E-commerce, Retail, D2C, FMCG, Consumer Products or Distribution is preferred.

Work arrangement
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