The posting
inance Controller - JD
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
Financial Planning and Analysis:
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Lead the development and monitoring of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
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Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and KPI reporting.
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Align financial goals of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with business objectives.
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Track sales performance by channels and regions, identify revenue growth drivers and assess the impact of discounts, promotions, and loyalty programs on profitability.
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Evaluate ROI for retail store expansion, e-commerce scaling, and marketing investments.
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Support strategic decisions on pricing, expansion, and funding.
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Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
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Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements (IFRS/GAAP) and management reports.
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Oversee all statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance, including filings.
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Manage both internal and external audits. Identify and mitigate financial risks.
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Maintain strong internal controls (SOX, IFC) and risk management frameworks.
Cost Optimization & Business Finance:
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Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
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Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and business decisions.
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Manage vendor relationships, payment processes, and insurance.
Treasury & Working Capital Management:
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Oversee cash flow management, fund management and banking relationships.
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Optimize working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management.
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Manage credit risk and implement effective credit control policies.
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Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations, financial derivatives, and hedging strategies.
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Review and negotiate bank loans, overdraft limits and interest rates for financial optimization.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement:
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Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems (ERP, financial automation tools, Power BI, etc).
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Develop and implement SOPs for financial controls, reporting and governance.
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Lead process re-engineering initiatives to improve financial workflows and decision-making.
Candidate Profile
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Master's degree or professional certifications.
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CA-certified (mandatory) from ICAI.
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3–5 years of post-CA experience in FC or core finance roles.
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Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or multi-store business models.
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Preferably part of the IPO journey – preparing documentation, audit readiness, internal controls, due diligence, or financial restructuring.
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Experience in managing a finance team and leading financial operations.
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Expertise in Financial Reporting & Analysis, FP&A and Business Finance.
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Strong knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Power BI and financial automation tools.
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Hands-on experience with taxation, audits, risk management and compliance.
Knowledge & Skills
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Accounting Principles: In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application.
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Financial Reporting: Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
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Taxation: Strong understanding of tax regulations and experience in overseeing the preparation and filing of tax returns.
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Internal Controls: Expertise in establishing and maintaining effective internal control procedures to ensure financial integrity.
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Audit Management: Proven ability to coordinate and manage external audits, addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
Financial Acumen
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Budgeting and Forecasting: Demonstrated experience in contributing to the development of budgets and financial forecasts, with a track record of effective monitoring and analysis of budget variances.
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Cash Flow Management: Proven ability to manage cash flow effectively, optimizing liquidity and working capital efficiency.
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Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to provide insights into financial performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
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Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
Technical Acumen
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Financial Software: Advanced skills in financial software and tools, with the ability to leverage technology for efficient financial management.
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Microsoft Excel: Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
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ERP Systems: Proficiency in working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, overseeing their implementation, and ensuring accurate financial data management
Achievements:
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Audit Success: Successfully managed external audits, resulting in clean audit reports and timely completion.
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Cost Savings: Implemented cost-saving initiatives or process improvements that positively impacted the company's financial performance.
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Strategic Financial Planning: Played a key role in the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals
