COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Andamen is India's leading men's bridge-to-luxury DTC fashion brand, known for our timeless designs, premium craftsmanship, and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Launched in 2016, we have over two lakh customers, and operate in six product categories and 6 digital distribution channels.

With a scaled D2C base, large presence across all Indian fashion marketplaces, and planned expansion into exclusive retail stores, we are looking for an experienced Senior Manager Finance & Accounts to lead the function for the entire business.

Andamen is part of the Impulse Group, one of India's leading fashion supply chain companies.

Impulse provides comprehensive design-to-delivery supply chain services to global fashion brands and retailers including ASOS, SuperDry, Next, Paul Smith, Shinsegae (Samsung Group), Walmart, Amazon, Myntra. Its product categories include apparel, accessories, footwear, leather garments, home furnishings, costume jewellery and hard goods. Founded in 1982, Impulse has over 400 employees across India, Bangladesh, UK, Korea, USA, Canada.

https://www.andamen.com/about-us

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As the Senior Manager Finance & Accounts, you will lead the transformation of finance from a control function to a strategic value driver. You will oversee planning, controllership, treasury, and analytics, ensuring financial foresight and rigor at every level.

This role is ideal for someone who can translate numbers into strategy, guide leadership decisions, strengthen governance, and shape the company's growth story.

The role reports directly to the CFO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations & Accounting Excellence

Lead day-to-day accounting operations: GL, AR-AP, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end closure.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in compliance with Ind-AS and company policies.
Manage statutory filings (GST, TDS, PF, ROC, etc.) and coordinate with external auditors for quarterly and annual audits.
Oversee fixed assets accounting, depreciation, and capitalization tracking.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Insight

Lead monthly reviews, annual budgets, and quarterly reforecasts.
Prepare management reports with variance analysis, category/channel P&Ls, and margin insights (CM1 to PAT).
Track performance metrics across cost centres, highlighting risks and opportunities to improve profitability and cash flow.
Support pricing, discounting, and spend analyses to ensure each rupee invested delivers measurable return.

Governance, Control & Compliance

Strengthen internal control systems, implement maker-checker mechanisms, approval workflows, and policy adherence.
Build risk frameworks for vendor payments, cash handling, and expense reimbursement.
Own documentation integrity and audit readiness across all entities.
Drive ERP hygiene and accounting automation to reduce manual intervention and improve traceability.

Cashflow, Treasury & Working Capital

Track and project daily cash positions, vendor dues, receivables, and payables.
Drive working capital optimization (DSO, DPO, inventory cycle).
Coordinate with banks for payments, facilities, and reconciliations.
Assist in forecasting funding requirements for growth or expansion initiatives.

Process Improvement & Systems Thinking

Identify process inefficiencies and lead automation initiatives within accounting, reporting, and compliance workflows.
Partner with tech and operations teams to integrate financial data across ERP, marketplaces, and BI dashboards.
Build SOPs for financial accuracy and repeatability across departments.

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

Collaborate with department heads (Channel Heads, Marketing, Product, Operations) to align spend with ROI and financial discipline.
Support sourcing and merchandising in cost control and vendor governance.
Help drive a culture of fiscal responsibility and transparency across the company.

Leadership & Growth

Manage and mentor a small team of finance executives/analysts.
Cultivate analytical and operational excellence within the team.
Serve as a bridge between day-to-day finance operations and strategic business decisions.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounts; apparel and fashion retail, across online and offline, is strongly preferred.
Strong command of Ind-AS, GST, TDS, and statutory compliance; proven track record in audits and financial reporting.
Hands-on expertise in accounting operations, FP&A support, and working capital management.
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (Tally, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus.
Analytical thinker with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
High ownership, accuracy, and integrity; thrives in fast-paced, growth-stage environments.
Leadership mindset: capable of mentoring teams and collaborating cross-functionally.

WHY JOIN US

You'll get to shape the financial strategy of a design-driven, rapidly growing Indian brand.
A fast track, clear pathway to AVP in 2-3 years.
End-to-end visibility from daily controls to board-level discussions.
A steep learning curve across FP&A, capital efficiency, and governance.
Competitive compensation with PLI's (Performance Linked Incentives).
Work with a highly entrepreneurial, mission-driven founding team and an experienced leadership team of a high-growth fashion brand.
Be part of a fast growing, ambitious fashion brand defining Indian design on a global stage and capturing market share in India's premium⁺ to bridge-to-luxury segment.
We have a very high paced, collaborative work culture focussed on results, not attendance, with ample room for innovation.

Senior Manager- Finance & Accounts/ CFO

Senior Manager Finance & Accounts

Senior Manager Finance & Accounts

Senior Finance & Accounts Manager