The Finance Manager will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for retail operations. This role needs strong understanding of retail metrics, inventory dynamics, and cost control strategies to support business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will be both detail-oriented and commercially savvy, capable of translating financial data into actionable insights.

Key Accountabilities/Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

- Anticipates and directs financial analysis for the organization for retail & FMCG brands

- Conducts benchmarking analysis , Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

- Develops short- and long-term budgets and coordinates financial planning, Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor budget performance, and provide insights to optimize financial resources with respective Stakeholders and Unit Heads.

- Reviews budget and account statements and elevates material variance from goals

- Develop financial forecasts and models to support business decision-making and strategic planning. Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Financial Reporting

- Directs team efforts and workplan to collect data and produce reports for different audiences

- Prepares reports to communicate financial information in a meaningful way to different audiences

- Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings

Accounting and Compliance Audits

- Sets organization's accounting processes and controls

- Coordinate with auditors for complete the annual audit, external auditors for Store audits.

- Adhering to Physical compliance due dates and government notices.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control procedures.

Retail-Specific Insights:

- Optimize inventory management, pricing strategies, and store-level profitability

- Analyse sales trends, customer behaviour, and channel performance

- Cost Control: Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost savings for handling Retail & FMCG P&L.

- Research and analyze financial reports and market trends - Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

Essential Qualification and Experience

- MBA Finance or equivalent

- 13+ plus years of finance experience, with 7+ years in leadership role

Desirable -

- CA / CPA / CFA /MBA

- Prior experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industries preferred

- Strong command of financial systems and tools

Mandatory Skills/Competencies

Expert domain knowledge (finance)

- Financial analysis

- Accounting and Compliance

- Retail finance operations

Analytical Competences

- Data Interpretation

- Manage Cost Optimization

Communication Competences

- Stakeholder and vendor management

- Clear oral and written communication

Administration and Management Competences

- Process monitoring and improvement