Finance Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and analyze P&L across a large retail network, driving insights and performance improvement.
• Conduct detailed GL analysis and ensure strong adherence to accounting principles
• Identify financial variances, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Partner closely with store operations teams for real-time problem-solving and decision support.
• Execute and oversee critical month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Interpret and validate accounting treatment for complex transactions in line with IND AS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage audit requirements and queries, ensuring well-prepared schedules, strong documentation, and smooth closure cycles.
• Provide ongoing financial and accounting support to store teams, ensuring timely resolution of queries and operational alignment.
• Strengthen and streamline accounting processes, identifying and fixing inefficiencies.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including implementation and enhancement of ERP / SaaS-based solutions to improve automation, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Strengthen internal controls and process governance in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
• Prepare and present P&L reports and insights to leadership with clarity and impact.
• Work closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless audit process and high-quality financial reporting standards.

Required Qualification:

• Qualified CA with 3–4 years of experience
• Experience in P&L management, preferably in a retail/QSR environment
• Strong grounding in IND AS, accounting standards, and financial reporting
• Proven ability in variance analysis and financial storytelling
• Experience in implementation or improvement of ERP / SaaS-based finance solutions
• Prior experience with Big 4 audit firms or strong exposure to audit environments is highly preferred
• Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach to working with operations teams
• Ability to balance analytical thinking with strong execution rigor in a dynamic environment
• Exposure to ERP - Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an added advantage
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and communication skills