Our client looking for a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to manage the finance and accounting function for a rapid-growing D2C business. The role will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, accurate accounting, timely reporting and effective working-capital management while partnering closely with the business on financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in FMCG / D2C / Consumer / Retail businesses, be comfortable working in a high-growth environment and have a strong understanding of inventory, marketplace/e-commerce accounting and multi-channel revenues.

Accounting & Controllership:

- Own day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely books of accounts.

- Manage month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations and financial reporting.

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, GST, TDS and other statutory requirements.

- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants and external stakeholders.

- Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and SOPs.

MIS & Business Finance:

- Prepare monthly MIS, P&L;, balance sheet and cash-flow reports.

- Provide meaningful analysis on revenue, gross margins, contribution margins, expenses and profitability.

- Track budgets vs. actuals and highlight key variances and business drivers.

- Develop dashboards and reports for management to support decision-making.

- Work closely with business teams to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

D2C / E-commerce Finance:

- Manage accounting and reconciliations across D2C website, marketplaces and other sales channels.





- Reconcile payment gateways, marketplace settlements, returns, refunds, discounts and promotional spends.

- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and channel-wise profitability.

- Track commissions, logistics costs, COD charges, marketplace deductions and other channel-related expenses.

Inventory & Working Capital:

- Monitor inventory accounting, stock reconciliation and provisions for slow-moving / obsolete inventory.

- Work closely with supply chain and operations teams on inventory planning and working capital.

- Monitor receivables, payables and cash conversion cycle.

- Ensure timely vendor reconciliations and payment planning.

- Identify opportunities to improve cash flows and working-capital efficiency.

Business Partnering:

- Partner with founders, leadership and business teams on financial planning and decision-making.

- Support pricing, product profitability, cost analysis and new business initiatives.

- Provide financial insights to help improve margins and overall business performance.

Candidate Profile:

- 5-8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.

- CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred; strong candidates from a relevant commerce/finance background may also be considered.

- Experience in D2C, FMCG, Consumer, Retail or E-commerce is strongly preferred.

- Strong understanding of accounting, GST, TDS, audits and financial controls.

- Hands-on experience with MIS, P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital.

- Experience managing marketplace / e-commerce reconciliations will be an advantage.

📌 Finance Accounting Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 The Bridge Associates
📍 Mumbai