Summary of the Role:

- We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance, preferably within consumer-facing industries such as FMCG or beauty & personal care.

- The Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts will play a critical strategic and operational role in shaping the financial foundation of our fast-growing cosmetics brand. This role will involve close collaboration with the CEO and leadership team to drive business growth, strengthen financial governance, ensure compliance, and provide actionable financial insights to support key decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Control:

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in alignment with business objectives.

- Track and evaluate performance metrics, identify variances, and proactively recommend corrective actions.

- Establish and maintain strong financial controls, processes, and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, - compliance, and operational efficiency.

Business Partnering & Strategic Finance:

- Act as a strategic business partner to cross-functional teams, providing financial support on pricing, product launches, cost optimization, and channel investments.

- Deliver commercial insights and decision support to drive both offline and online growth strategies.

- Assess business risks and opportunities through robust financial modeling, scenario planning, and data-driven analysis.

Compliance, Governance & Reporting:

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, MIS, and statutory reporting

- Oversee internal audits, tax compliance, and statutory audits, in line with regulatory standards.

- Set up finance systems and processes to maintain compliance with financial laws and guidelines.

Investor & Stakeholder Management:

- Support the CEO in preparing investor decks, business plans, and fundraising efforts.

- Liaise with banks, partners, and potential investors for financial negotiations.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Supervise accounting staff and help build a strong finance team.

- Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:-

Education & Experience:

- Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6+ years of post-qualification experience in a corporate finance role.

- Preferred: MBA (Finance) from a Tier 1 institute.

- Strong background in consumer-facing businesses - cosmetics, personal care, beauty, or FMCG preferred.

- Exposure to early-stage or high-growth brands.

Technical Skills:

- Hands-on experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Tally, Zoho Books).

- Strong command over Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.

- Knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

- Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- High energy, detail orientation, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

- Strong leadership and people development capabilities.