Head - Finance

Description:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to head the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Investor Relations function. This role will be a key strategic partner to the CFO and business leadership, driving financial strategy, performance management, and investor communication.

The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, supporting business expansion, managing store-level profitability, and strengthening relationships with investors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Lead end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.

- Own P&L analysis, variance analysis, and performance tracking across business units.

- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investments, and growth plans.

- Partner closely with business leaders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

- Provide actionable insights and dashboards for senior management to support decision-making.

Business Partnering & Growth Initiatives:

- Act as a core finance partner for store expansion, including:

- Financial feasibility studies

- ROI analysis

- Operational setup support

- Lead financial assessment and turnaround strategies for underperforming stores.

- Support entry into new geographies, including financial due diligence and risk assessment.

- Evaluate new business opportunities, capex proposals, and strategic investments.

Investor Relations:

- Lead the Investor Relations (IR) function and act as a key interface with investors and analysts.

- Manage preparation and presentation of:

- Earnings presentations

- Annual reports

- Investor decks and management discussion materials

- Develop and execute a strong investor communication strategy to enhance transparency and confidence.

- Track market trends, peer performance, and investor sentiment to provide insights to leadership.

- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial disclosures.

Leadership & Governance:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A and IR team.

- Establish robust financial governance, reporting standards, and best practices.

- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information shared internally and externally.

- Collaborate with audit, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders as required.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong expertise in FP&A, strategic finance, and performance management.

- Proven experience in investor relations and stakeholder communication.

- Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate numbers into strategy.

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for senior management and investors.

- Leadership capability to manage large teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Experience working in multi-unit retail / consumer-facing businesses is a strong advantage.

Why This Role?:

- Strategic leadership role with direct CFO and Board interaction.

- High visibility and impact on business growth and profitability.

- Opportunity to shape financial strategy and investor narrative.

- Dynamic environment with exposure to expansion, transformation, and capital markets.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A senior finance leader who combines deep FP&A expertise with strong investor-facing experience, thrives in fast-paced growth environments, and can partner with business leaders to drive long-term value creation