The posting
Director — Business Finance (Wholesale, E-com & Distribution)
Company Overview
A fast-growing, vertically integrated consumer brand operating across manufacturing, consumer brands, and retail.
Job Summary
The Director — Business Finance (Wholesale, E-com & Distribution) is responsible for overseeing the financial health and profitability of the company’s distribution channels. This role involves building and leading a high-performing team to manage channel-specific P&L, optimize margins, control costs, and support strategic growth initiatives across multiple sales channels including E-commerce, retail stores, regional distribution, and marketplaces. The role reports directly to the CFO and plays a critical part in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic planning for the organization’s distribution business.
Responsibilities
- Own the P&L and margin bridge for all distribution channels across all brands, ensuring profitability and financial health.
- Maintain brand-wise and channel-wise profitability, implementing controls and governance to ensure financial discipline.
- Partner with sales and commercial teams to develop commercial strategies, provide governance, and support growth initiatives.
- Set and oversee customer credit protocols, including credit limits, due diligence, onboarding, closure, and reconciliation processes.
- Lead monthly business review meetings, working with teams to achieve targets and set monthly and annual goals.
- Build and lead a team responsible for channel-level controllership, operational controls, and reconciliation processes.
- Develop planning and forecasting models for sales, margins, distribution expenses, and working capital management.
- Drive growth in margins, collections, and optimize inventory and operating expenses.
- Own and monitor budgets for various channels, establishing strong controls around spends and utilization.
- Develop technology solutions and interventions to address operational challenges and improve business processes.
- Support corporate and investor reporting, including monthly/quarterly channel reviews, budget vs. actual analysis, contribution margins, and working capital management.
- Provide inputs for board presentations and investor updates related to channel performance and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in business finance / FP&A, with significant exposure to multi-channel distribution in consumer, fashion, footwear, or lifestyle sectors.
- Proven ability to build and defend store P&L statements and understand complex business structures.
- CA / MBA (Finance) preferred.
- Strong commercial understanding and experience working directly with retail/operations leadership.
- High ownership mindset with a terse, action-oriented communication style suitable for a fast-paced, pre-IPO environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with AI tools for building business solutions.
- Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and cost control.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with technology-driven solutions and automation in finance processes.
- Knowledge of marketplace payment cycles and distributor receivables management.
- Ability to work in a high-growth, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with investor and board reporting processes.
Experience
- Minimum of 8+ years in business finance, FP&A, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel distribution in the consumer/fashion/footwear or lifestyle industry.
- Prior experience working closely with sales, retail, and operations teams.
Environment
- The role is based in Bengaluru.
- The work environment involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and senior leadership.
- The role is primarily office-based, with a focus on strategic planning, financial analysis, and team leadership.
Salary
Not specified.
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