Chartered Accountant - Business Finance - Manufacturing/FMCG Industry

About Company:

Company is a Series C funded B2B start-up transforming retail distribution through a tech-enabled platform. The company partners with top consumer brands to streamline supply chain operations across traditional and modern trade. With a strong presence across key regions and backed by leading VCs, it is scaling rapidly in the retail enablement space.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a sharp and dynamic CA for Business Finance role to join our growing finance team. This individual will work closely with senior leadership, investors, and cross-functional teams to drive financial insights, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports.

- Drive variance analysis, budget vs. actuals, and provide actionable insights.

- Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and forecasting.

- Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to gather inputs and align on financial metrics.

- Support in preparing board decks, investor presentations, and business review documents.

- Work closely with investors, auditors, and consultants for timely and accurate reporting.

- Work with functional heads to drive cost control, revenue forecasting, and business performance metrics.

- Act as a strategic finance partner to support new business initiatives and operational improvements.

- Continuously improve reporting systems and automate financial dashboards wherever possible.

- Support the implementation of new financial tools and systems as needed.

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-5 years of post-qualifications.

- Prior experience in working with Start-ups/Manufacturing/FMCG will be preferred.

- Strong understanding of MIS, business finance, forecasting, and financial modelling.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of financial tools or ERP systems is a plus.