Head of Finance (Retail/ E-Commerce)

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Provide financial insights and recommendations to the leadership team
Oversee all accounting operations including billing, accounts payable/receivable, GL, and revenue recognition
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Maintain internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of records
Monitor product cost structures, pricing, and gross margins across channels (retail, D2C, distribution)
Work closely with procurement and production to analyze and optimize costs
Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.)
Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
Manage annual audits and tax filings
Monitor daily cash flow and working capital requirements
Optimize receivables and payables to maintain liquidity
Implement and maintain finance modules in ERP (e.g., Tally, SAP, Zoho)
Ensure accurate data flow across inventory, sales, and finance systems
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Good to have:
A Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
Prior 5-10 years in accounting and finance, preferably in retail, manufacturing, D2C omnichannel sectors.
Strong understanding of accounting standards (Ind AS), taxation, and compliance.
Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and analysis.
Excellent knowledge of Tally/ERP systems, MS Excel, and financial too
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Experience in a high-growth D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) retail brand.
Familiarity with inventory-heavy business models and product lifecycle costing.
Knowledge of import/export regulations and e-commerce financial management.

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