Finance Lead - International Business

Job Title: Finance Lead – International Business

Location: Kolkata (Onsite - Work from Office)

About the Role:

We are looking for a finance professional to own the financial management of the international business, covering market-wise P&L, financial planning, commercial structuring, forex, banking, entity structuring, and cross-border cash flows. The role will partner closely with Legal & Compliance to ensure financial and regulatory readiness across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own international business P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and market-wise financial performance.
• Build financial models for new market/channel entry, including unit economics, breakeven analysis, and investment requirements.
• Lead/support commercial negotiations with international vendors and marketplace platforms, covering fees, commissions, and payment terms.
• Review and structure vendor/distributor commercials and contracts from a finance perspective.
• Manage forex exposure, hedging strategy, international banking relationships, and cross-border payment rails.
• Own cross-border cash-flow management and repatriation strategy across geographies.
• Partner with Legal & Compliance on entity structuring, transfer pricing, and cross-border trade documentation.
• Oversee international compliance and regulatory reporting, ensuring statutory audit readiness across entities.
• Track evolving tax and regulatory requirements across markets and assess their business and financial impact.

Preferred Skills & Know-how:

• Strong expertise in International Finance, P&L Management, FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Financial Modelling.
• Strong understanding of forex, hedging, cross-border payments, international banking, and cash-flow management.
• Knowledge of entity structuring, transfer pricing, international taxation, and cross-border trade documentation.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in vendor/marketplace negotiations and contract review.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Legal, Compliance, Tax, Business, and external partners.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or International Finance.
• Proven experience managing P&L, financial planning, commercial negotiations, forex, and cross-border financial operations.
• Experience in international business expansion, multi-market operations, or cross-border transactions preferred.
• Experience in FMCG, Personal Care, Beauty, E-commerce, Retail, or Consumer Goods is preferred.