Vice President - Finance - FMCG/Food Supply Chain/Logistics - CA

Vice President - Finance

Main Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business goals.

- Partner with leadership to shape long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Assess and drive improvements in unit economics and overall profitability.

- Oversee costing structures, including product cost analysis, inventory management, and supply chain finance optimization.

- Lead efforts to minimize operational costs while ensuring quality and efficiency across the cold chain infrastructure.

- Manage cash flow to ensure working capital adequacy, especially in a high-volume, perishable goods environment.

- Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

- Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including investors.

- Monitor and manage financial risks effectively.

- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting rapid business growth.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational strategies.

- Act as a business partner to supply chain, operations, and technology teams to drive cost-efficiency and process improvements.

Must Have Requirements:

- Education: CA/MBA (Finance) or equivalent advanced degree in finance or accounting.

- Experience: 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, with exposure to operations-heavy businesses such as FMCG, food supply chain, or logistics.

- Deep understanding of inventory management, costing, product pricing, and unit economics in a fast-paced environment.

- Proven ability to work with investors and manage fundraising processes.