Join a leading luxury catering brand recognized for delivering impeccable service to high-profile clientele and marquee events. The organization prides itself on excellence, operational precision, and creating memorable experiences through premium catering solutions. Collaborate with a dedicated team driven by growth, innovation, and quality.

Role Summary

The Unit Finance Head will lead the finance function of the Chandigarh unit, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, profitability, and strategic support across business functions. This is a senior leadership role requiring comprehensive oversight of financial reporting, vendor reconciliations, forecasting, and management information systems (MIS), while partnering cross-functionally to optimize business results in a premium hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

- Prepare and finalize unit-level Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets adhering to corporate standards and timelines.

- Deliver timely, accurate MIS reports with detailed variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.

- Lead the units financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning aligned to growth objectives.

Vendor & Accounts Control

- Oversee vendor reconciliations ensuring accuracy, timely settlements, and prompt dispute resolutions.

- Manage accounts payable and receivable, credit control, and cash flow to maintain optimum liquidity.

- Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and optimize working capital usage.

Business Partnering & Analytics

- Collaborate with operations, sales, and procurement teams to provide insightful financial guidance.

- Track event-wise profitability, manage cost allocations, and assist in pricing strategy formulation.

- Support vendor negotiations and client contracts with detailed financial analysis.

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and audit regulations.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation and accounting practices aligned with corporate governance.

- Liaise with internal and external auditors facilitating smooth and timely audit closures.

Qualifications & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance.

- 8 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in finance roles with proven ownership of P&L, balance sheet finalization, MIS reporting, forecasting, and vendor reconciliation.

- Experience within hospitality, catering, F&B, or luxury services sector strongly preferred.

- Deep understanding of Indian accounting standards, taxation, compliance, and audit processes.

- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or equivalent financial software.

Key Skills

- Strong analytical capabilities with strategic financial thinking.

- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Proven leadership in managing finance teams and cross-functional projects.

- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines.

- Business acumen in fast-paced, premium service industries.

Whats on Offer

- Work with a leading luxury catering brand managing high-profile clientele.

- Exposure to marquee events and premium service operations.

- Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture fostering professional growth.