Senior Finance Controller

Company Description:

KATALYSST is a leading eCommerce growth partner, helping brands scale, optimize performance, and drive profitability across online marketplaces in India and globally.

Location: World Trade Center, Bengaluru

Experience: 4-9 Years

Immediate Joiners Preferred

Senior Finance: 4-7 LPA

Cost Controller: Salary as per current CTC & experience

Reporting to Business Head & Directors at Katalysst CPG Consultants LLP.

Role Overview:

Hiring Senior Finance (4-7 years) and Cost Controller (4-9 years) professionals with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, P&L, cash flow, cost control, reporting, and business finance. Experience in E-commerce, Retail, D2C, FMCG, or Consumer Products preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controllership & Reporting

• Independently manage day-to-day accounting and maintain complete books of accounts.

• Own end-to-end financial controllership and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.

• Review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and management reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate MIS and financial reporting to management.

• Review accounting provisions, accruals, reconciliations and balance sheet schedules.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Ind AS and accounting standards.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Lead the company's cost control and cost optimization initiatives.

• Analyse cost drivers across Import procurement, operations, logistics, marketing, manpower and other business functions.

• Monitor actual costs against budgets and identify cost overruns.

• Conduct profitability and margin analysis across products, channels and business segments.

• Develop cost-control measures and work with business teams to improve operating margins.

• Evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, investments and business decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.

• Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts and rolling financial projections.

• Conduct Budget vs. Actual and variance analysis.

• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support management decisions.

• Track business KPIs, revenue, margins, expenses and profitability.

• Provide actionable financial insights to management for business planning.

Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor cash flow, collections, payables and working capital.

• Improve receivable and payable cycles and ensure efficient cash utilization.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and fund requirement plans.

• Monitor inventory and working capital efficiency.

• Support management in optimizing cash conversion and liquidity.

Audit, Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Lead statutory, internal and tax audits and coordinate with external auditors and consultants.

• Ensure timely GST, TDS, Income Tax and other applicable statutory compliances.

• Ensure audit readiness and timely closure of audit observations.

• Strengthen internal financial controls and governance frameworks.

• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate control mechanisms.

Business Finance & Management Support

• Partner with senior management and business teams on financial and commercial decisions.

• Provide financial analysis for pricing, investments, expansion, procurement and cost initiatives.

• Prepare business cases and ROI analysis for strategic initiatives.

• Translate financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.

• Act as a finance business partner to Operations, Sales, Marketing and other functions.

Process Improvement & Team Management

• Develop and strengthen finance policies, SOPs and internal controls.

• Drive automation and process improvements across finance operations.

• Improve the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of financial reporting.

• Lead, mentor and review the performance of the finance team.

• Ensure strong financial discipline across the organization.

Qualification & Experience:

Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance (Senior Finance)

Qualified CA (Cost Controller)

4-9 years of experience in Finance, Accounts, FP&A, Business Finance, or Controllership.

Interested candidates can apply at:[Confidential Information]

Email your resume or contact: 9900353660 / 8408984322 for more details.

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