Finance Controller - JD The Finance Controller is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, manages financial reporting, and provides f inancial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis: • Lead the development and monitoring of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans. • Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and KPI reporting. • Align financial goals of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with business objectives. • Track sales performance by channels and regions, identify revenue growth drivers and assess the impact of discounts, promotions, and loyalty programs on profitability. • Evaluate ROI for retail store expansion, e-commerce scaling, and marketing investments. • Support strategic decisions on pricing, expansion, and funding. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision making. Financial Reporting & Compliance: • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements (IFRS/GAAP) and management reports. • Oversee all statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance, including filings. • Manage both internal and external audits. Identify and mitigate financial risks. • Maintain strong internal controls (SOX, IFC) and risk management frameworks. Cost Optimization & Business Finance: • Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve operational efficiency. • Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and business decisions. • Manage vendor relationships, payment processes, and insurance. Treasury & Working Capital Management: • Oversee cash flow management, fund management and banking relationships. • Optimize working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management. • Manage credit risk and implement effective credit control policies. • Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations, financial derivatives, and hedging strategies. • Review and negotiate bank loans, overdraft limits and interest rates for financial optimization. Financial Systems & Process Improvement: • Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems (ERP, financial automation tools, Power BI, etc). • Develop and implement SOPs for financial controls, reporting and governance. • Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve financial workflows and decision-making. Candidate Profile • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Master's degree or professional certifications. • CA-certified (mandatory) from ICAI. • 3–5 years of post-CA experience in FC or core finance roles. • Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or multi-store business models. • Preferably part of the IPO journey – preparing documentation, audit readiness, internal controls, due diligence, or financial restructuring. • Experience in managing a finance team and leading financial operations. • Expertise in Financial Reporting & Analysis, FP&A and Business Finance. • Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Power BI and financial automation tools. • Hands-on experience with taxation, audits, risk management and compliance. Knowledge & Skills • Accounting Principles: In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application. • Financial Reporting: Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Taxation: Strong understanding of tax regulations and experience in overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns. • Internal Controls: Expertise in establishing and maintaining effective internal control procedures to ensure financial integrity. • Audit Management: Proven ability to coordinate and manage external audits, addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions. Financial Acumen • Budgeting and Forecasting: Demonstrated experience in contributing to the development of budgets and financial forecasts, with a track record of effective monitoring and analysis of budget variances. • Cash Flow Management: Proven ability to manage cash flow effectively, optimizing liquidity and working capital efficiency. • Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to provide insights into financial performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement. • Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. Technical Acumen • Financial Software: Advanced skills in financial software and tools, with the ability to leverage technology for efficient financial management. • Microsoft Excel: Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting. • ERP Systems: Proficiency in working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, overseeing their implementation, and ensuring accurate financial data management Achievements: • Audit Success: Successfully managed external audits, resulting in clean audit reports and timely completion. • Cost Savings: Implemented cost-saving initiatives or process improvements that positively impacted the company's financial performance. • Strategic Financial Planning: Played a key role in the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.