Job Title: Senior Finance Manager Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (On-site) Reports to: Founder / CEO Experience Required: 4-6 years Industry: Beauty / FMCG / D2C preferred About FAE Beauty FAE (Free And Equal) Beauty is an unapologetically inclusive, beauty brand based in Mumbai. We’re building high-performance, skincare-first cosmetics designed to celebrate all skin tones, identities, and expressions. As we scale rapidly across D2C,ecomm and quick commerce, we’re looking for a strong finance leader to help us build a financially robust and future-ready business. Role Overview We are seeking a sharp, proactive Senior Finance Manager who will take ownership of end-to-end finance and accounting functions. This role is central to ensuring the financial health of the organization—managing day-to-day operations, enabling strategic decisions through data, and building financial discipline across the company. Key Responsibilities Core Finance & Accounting ● Lead and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) cycles efficiently ● Oversee bank reconciliations, vendor payments, and receivables follow-ups ● Ensure monthly book closures, and reconciliations are done in a timely and accurate manner Cash Flow & Working Capital ● Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations ● Create short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts ● Optimize working capital cycles across inventory, receivables, and payables MIS, P&L & Strategic Insights ● Prepare and present monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and key financial metrics ● Own and analyze Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheet, and financial ratios ● Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategic improvements to the leadership Budgeting & Projections ● Support annual and quarterly budgeting exercises and financial modeling ● Prepare revenue forecasts, scenario planning, and strategic financial projections Compliance & Statutory ● Oversee statutory filings, TDS, GST, ROC, and income tax compliances ● Liaise with auditors for annual audits, tax assessments, and internal controls ● Ensure the company remains compliant with all regulatory requirements Stakeholder Management & Negotiation ● Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, agencies, distributors, and partners ● Coordinate with external consultants, CA firms, and banking partners Other Responsibilities ● Implement and upgrade financial controls, SOPs, and policies ● Assist in fundraising, due diligence, and investor reporting as needed ● Support cross-functional teams (sales, ops, marketing) with financial insights Who You Are ● CA / MBA Finance with 4+ years of experience, preferably in a D2C, consumer brand, or startup environment ● Strong understanding of accounting principles, Indian taxation, and statutory norms ● Advanced Excel, Tally, and familiarity with ERP systems ● Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong business acumen ● Excellent communication skills; able to work closely with founders and cross-functional teams ● Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growth-focused startup environment Why Join Us? ● High-impact role with direct access to decision-makers ● Opportunity to build and lead the finance function at a breakout beauty brand ● A work culture that values creativity, ownership, and integrity ● Fast-growing startup with massive headroom for learning and leadership