Finance Controller (CA) – Retail Industry

About Company

Company operates in the fashion industry, specializing in designing and retailing contemporary fashion ornaments and lifestyle adornments.

Job Description

About the role:

The Finance Controller is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, manages financial reporting, and provides financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the development and monitoring of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans. 

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and KPI reporting. 

• Align financial goals of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with business objectives. 

• Track sales performance by channels and regions, identify revenue growth drivers and assess the impact of discounts, promotions, and loyalty programs on profitability. 

• Evaluate ROI for retail store expansion, e-commerce scaling, and marketing investments. 

• Support strategic decisions on pricing, expansion, and funding. 

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision making.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements (IFRS/GAAP) and management reports. 

• Oversee all statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance, including filings. 

• Manage both internal and external audits. Identify and mitigate financial risks. 

• Maintain strong internal controls (SOX, IFC) and risk management frameworks.

3. Cost Optimization & Business Finance

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve operational efficiency. 

• Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and business decisions. 

• Manage vendor relationships, payment processes, and insurance.

4. Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow management, fund management and banking relationships. 

• Optimize working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management. 

• Manage credit risk and implement effective credit control policies. 

• Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations, financial derivatives, and hedging strategies. 

• Review and negotiate bank loans, overdraft limits and interest rates for financial optimization.

5. Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems (ERP, financial automation tools, Power BI, etc). 

• Develop and implement SOPs for financial controls, reporting and governance. 

• Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve financial workflows and decision-making.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Master's degree or professional certifications. 

• CA-certified (mandatory) from ICAI. 

• 8–10 years of post-CA experience in FC or core finance roles. 

• Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or multi-store business models. 

• Preferably part of the IPO journey – preparing documentation, audit readiness, internal controls, due diligence, or financial restructuring. 

• Experience in managing a finance team and leading financial operations. 

• Expertise in Financial Reporting & Analysis, FP&A and Business Finance. 

• Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Power BI and financial automation tools. 

• Hands-on experience with taxation, audits, risk management and compliance.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Accounting Principles: In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application. 

• Financial Reporting: Extensive experience in preparing and analysing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. 

• Taxation: Strong understanding of tax regulations and experience in overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns. 

• Internal Controls: Expertise in establishing and maintaining effective internal control procedures to ensure financial integrity. 

• Audit Management: Proven ability to coordinate and manage external audits, addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions.

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : Finance & Accounts

Technical Skills : AOP, Finance Control, Finance strategy, Financial reporting, FP&A, Treasury

Candidate Industry Requirement: Retail

Candidate Location Requirement: Any

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