Our client, a D2C Brand, is looking for a financial controller for their team. The Financial Controller will play a critical role in the success of the company, with responsibility of managing the P&L, cash flow and statutory compliance. This individual will be responsible for financial accounting, forecasting and planning, compliance, risk management and working capital management. It is a senior leadership position that will be working directly with the founders and CEO.
Note: This will be an alternate Saturdays working opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Finance and Accounting: Work with a team to ensure book keeping is completely accurate and up to date, and P&L, cash flow statement and balance sheet as well as weekly reports are prepared in a timely manner.
- Forecasting and Planning: Build 13 week cash flow forecast, help build sales and P&L targets and drive the financial and strategic planning of the business with the CEO & leadership team
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all tax, statutory and regulatory compliance is met in time and full
- Stakeholder Management: Work with multiple stakeholders, including investors, vendors, employees and banks to manage relations to grow the company
- Working Capital Management: Manage cash flows to ensure that working capital days are optimized, working capital is efficiently used and funds are allocated to the highest priority and highest contribution activities
- Business Growth: Use financial controls and planning as a mechanism to incentivize business growth and work with key leaders in the company to achieve targets
Qualifications and Experience
- CA Degree is a must
- Proven experience (at least 4-5 years) in financial planning or finance controller role
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting, risk assessment, and P&L management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities of startup
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy while managing multiple tasks
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools for financial analysis and reporting
- Strong business acumen with desire to grow business and achieve goals
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