Senior Manager - Finance - FMCG/Retail

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Lead record to report of Accounts Payables and Inventory by setting up initial processes and transforming them with change in volumes and introduction of new systems/ ERPs.

- Work with technology teams and product engineers to drive automation and adoption of new systems/ technologies at large scale across multiple categories (FnV/ FMCG/ Cafe etc.)

- Actively work on Developing Internal Control Framework by drafting SOPs and accounting guidelines for various sub functions (accounting of inventory, defining provisioning policies for aged inventory/ non-moving inventory/ vendor advances in alignment with business teams, vendor reconciliations, payments etc.)

- Being an enabler by working with the business teams on various strategic projects/ pilots and assessing the financial implication and setting up right accounting processes.

- Liaise with auditors to ensure timely and smooth closure of financials, statutory and internal audit including due diligence

- Active involvement in working with Business Finance & FPnA Teams on aligning the costs and margins for Month end closures (MEC), and compliance ensuring zero surprises.

- Analytical skills for various analysis on financial data/ statements including trend and variance analysis, ratio analysis, actual vs budget analysis to identify gaps and chart out remediation plans.

- Coordination with other departments Marketing/ Supply chain/ Warehousing/ Rider pay-outs/ and analyse the monthly cost to ensure the correct recording of expenses including payments and reconciliation. Ensure completeness of costs including tracking of monthly provisions.

- Work closely with the Treasury function to Monitor & Track the company's fund position on a regular basis, for cash flow statements and analysing actual against budgets.

- Be accountable for the accuracy of all accounts related to Fixed Assets/ PP&E.

- Develop and implement process improvements to account for fixed asset addition and disposals.

Skill Set Required:

- Ability to manage a high performance diverse team of 8-10 people.

- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills - able to manage conflict and resistance.

- Strong accounting skills, Risk assessment and analysis skills.

- Excellent presentation skills, Independent decision-making ability and adapt to changing requirements

- Working experience in SAP will be an added advantage.

- Working experience in the Retail/ FMCG/ Start-up industry will be preferable.

- Working experience with Big4 firms will be an advantage.