Assistant Manager Finance

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis & Reporting

Prepare and maintain monthly management information systems (MIS) reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data

Conduct detailed variance analysis on budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of deviations and recommending corrective actions

Develop and analyze P&L statements across product lines, channels (online vs. offline), and regions

Support the creation of financial dashboards and reports for senior management visibility

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in the annual budgeting process by consolidating departmental budgets and performing sanity checks on financial assumptions

Prepare monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts based on latest business trends and market data

Build and update financial models to support forecast scenarios and what-if analysis

Identify forecast accuracy issues and collaborate with business units to improve projections

3. Financial Planning Support

Perform cost-benefit analyses for new projects, marketing campaigns, product launches, and operational initiatives

Support long-term financial planning exercises and contribute to strategic initiatives

Analyses spending patterns across procurement, manufacturing, marketing, supply chain, and logistics to identify optimization opportunities

Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to track business health and identify emerging risks

4. Business Partnering

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Product Development) to understand their financial needs and constraints

Provide financial insights and analysis to support departmental decision-making

Facilitate discussions between finance and business units to align financial goals with operational realities

Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, actionable manner to non-finance stakeholders

5. Process Improvement & Compliance

Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and analysis processes

Implement best practices in financial management and contribute to operational efficiency

Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements

Maintain data integrity and develop audit-ready documentation

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration from a recognized institute . CA/CMA is a plus

1-3 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, business finance, or financial analysis role

Prior experience in FMCG, e-commerce, D2C, or consumer goods sector is highly desirable

Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with ERP systems

Experience with automation tools or macros is beneficial

Working knowledge of financial systems and databases