Head - Finance - Retail - CA

The Head Finance will be a business oriented leader and manager playing a critical role in developing and implementing the strategy with a focus on further designing and implementing the financial infrastructure of the company. The Head Finance will also advise business and department heads on financial management including budgeting, project ROIs and cost management.

Further, he will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the board of directors. Ideally he will also have know-how and experience with information and communication technology including customer facing dynamics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develops and implements tools and systems to provide periodic critical business, operational and financial information to the board and business/department heads (MIS).

- Prepares, evaluates and assesses company budgets / projections with actuals together with Business and Functional Heads and proactively keeps the MD informed of key deviations.

- Develops and implements financial controls, budgeting and cost management systems.

- Develops and maintains credit management w vendors / landlords / others

- Develops and maintains banking and other industry relationships

- Financial management of corporate customers

- Experience and advanced working knowledge of SAP Accounting

- Accounting, reporting and compliance (Indian GAAP and other regulatory requirements including with FEMA, Labour Laws, Tax)

- Treasury incl cash flow management and forecasting, investments

- Manages and oversees admin function in the company (Company Law compliance and Company Secretary role and responsibilities)

- Develops and maintains SOPs for Finance and other related functions

Responsible for Internal audit:

- Tracks, monitors and evaluates Project and Capital Expenditure

- The Head Finance is part of the Senior Management Team

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Demonstrated achievement in prior positions in Finance

- Good knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect tax matters

- Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory framework in all aspects

- Experience and understanding of retail (services)

- Leadership, people management and a team player

- Absolute integrity, trustworthiness and transparency

- Minimum 10 years of business and 5 years of management experience

Education: CA (minimum)