Senior Manager - Reporting & Controls - CA

At our company, transparency drives everything we do including how we manage our finances. As Sr. Manager - Reporting & Controls, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end monthly MIS reporting, statutory and internal audits, and data support for the commercial finance team. You'll act as a bridge between operations, finance, and commercial teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting for decision-making and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. MIS & Reporting:

- Own the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of monthly MIS reports including P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, cost centre reports, and variance analysis.

- Ensure timeliness and accuracy in monthly closing activities in collaboration with accounting and operations teams.

- Build and maintain reporting dashboards and KPIs to support business insights.

2. Audit Management:

- Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits by preparing audit schedules, liaising with auditors, and ensuring timely closure.

- Ensure audit-readiness of books and compliance with IND-AS/IGAAP as applicable (manage any transition).

- Drive resolution of audit issues and implement control improvements.

3. Commercial Finance Support:

- Provide structured and ad-hoc data analysis to support pricing, promotions, customer profitability, and trade schemes.

- Collaborate with the commercial team to drive margin optimization through insights from reporting.

4. Compliance & Controls:

- Support the implementation and documentation of robust internal controls and SOPs.

- Ensure timely filings and reconciliations related to GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements in coordination with accounting teams.

5. Process Improvement:

- Identify automation opportunities in reporting and data consolidation to reduce manual effort and turnaround time.

- Work closely with tech and ERP teams to enhance system-based reporting.

Who You Are:

- 5+ years of post-qualifications relevant experience in an FMCG, retail, or high-growth startup environment

- Strong command over Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and ERP systems

- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment

- High attention to detail and deadline orientation