Manager - Finance - FMCG - CA (3-10 yrs)

(CA qualified 2015-2021) batch for a 100 percent subsidiary company of a FMCG Indian MNC giant

Key Responsibilities:

1.Commercial Finance:

- Oversee vendor & customer reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

- Manage relationships with key customers and suppliers to optimize financial terms and conditions.

2.Business Finance:

- Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function to support business growth and decision-making.

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team based on market trends and business performance.

- Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to the board of directors and investors.

- Prepare various MIS reports and submit them to top management.

- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.

- Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability.

- Prepare the annual operating plan, forecast, and new business plan at regular intervals.

- Support in closing actual financials of digital brands and analysing exceptional hits/gains in COGS of various brands.

3.Planning & Accounts Closing:

- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

- Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.

- Prepare working capital reports (actuals, monthly forecast, and budgeted).

4.Compliance Management:

- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements ,including direct and indirect taxation (GST, VAT, income tax etc).

- Manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

- Oversee the timely filing of tax returns and payments and manage tax audits and assessments.

- Develop and implement internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

- Monitor and review financial processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Conduct regular reviews and reconciliations of financial data to ensure accuracy.

- Provide reports, data, or explanations to various internal audit teams as needed.

- Ensure masters are updated when new products or brands are launched.

- Prepare multiple audit schedules during quarter closing and additional schedules during year-end closing.

- Support in payments to vendors and ensure MSME compliances.

- Assist in submitting export documents to banks and ensure smooth banking activities.

Key Focus Areas:

- Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company's long-term goals.

- Operational Efficiency: Streamline financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks to protect the company's assets and reputation by interacting with cross functional teams.

- Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.