Finance Manager & Controller - E-commerce

Finance Manager & Controller - E-commerce Sportswear (Bengaluru)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager & Controller to join our rapidly expanding E-commerce sportswear organization in Bengaluru. This is a vital leadership position responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, providing critical controllership support, and driving data-informed decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

The role requires close partnership with the business, supply chain, and leadership teams, with core duties including:

• Financial Controllership: Manage all day-to-day finance and controllership operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and detailed monthly closing activities.
• Process Implementation: Establish and implement strong claims and account reconciliation processes. Define and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and review mechanisms for key finance controllership processes, in collaboration with the 3rd party accounting and reporting team.
• Compliance and Audit: Ensure strict adherence to statutory requirements, maintain rigorous internal controls, and coordinate all internal and external audit processes.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate effectively with Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to optimize processes and enhance customer AP/AR experience.
• Management Reporting: Prepare detailed management reports and dashboards that provide clear, actionable financial insights to support executive decision-making.
• External Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary finance contact for external partners, including banks, external auditors, vendors, and marketplace finance teams.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

Requirement Details

Experience

810 years of progressive experience in Finance or Controllership, preferably within the E-commerce, Retail, or Consumer Brands industries.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance is required.

Expertise

Deep understanding of financial statements, audit procedures, and regulatory compliance.

Process Management

Proven ability to set up and manage strong financial processes, with experience coordinating 3rd party accounting/reporting teams (experience with Big 4 is a strong asset).

Technical Proficiency

Data-driven approach utilizing advanced MS-Office Suite skills, alongside strong working knowledge of Accounting and ERP tools, specifically Zoho Books and Tally.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment and effectively collaborate across functional teams.