About the Company: A leading Retail/Ecommerce company
Location: Kolkata
Reporting to: CEO/Founder
Role Overview:
The Finance Head will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term business planning. The role demands deep financial acumen, solid business partnering capabilities, and proven experience in managing growth-oriented, investor-backed companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Financial Leadership:
- Lead overall financial performance management of the business.
- Partner with senior leadership to define and execute growth and profitability roadmaps.
- Support strategic decision-making through actionable financial insights and risk assessment.
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling at business unit, product line, and brand levels.
- Monitor key business levers and financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Working Capital & Treasury Management:
- Optimize working capital and cash flow management.
- Plan and secure short-term and long-term financing through banks and alternate sources.
- Structure vendor financing arrangements for peak business cycles and long-term growth.
vendor payments and timely closure of reconciliations.
- Collaborate with business teams to improve vendor terms (margins and credit period) and drive vendor satisfaction.
Cost & Cash Flow Optimization:
- Drive cost reduction initiatives in partnership with operations and procurement teams.
- Improve Free Cash Flows through margin expansion, inventory planning, and operating cost management.
Statutory Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure 100% compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
- Stay updated and ensure implementation of changes in financial regulations and tax laws.
- Liaise with auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities as required.
- Stakeholder & Service Provider Engagement
- Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and external service providers.
- Oversee engagements with Technology Service Providers (TSP) and lead steering committee reviews.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Proven experience in financial leadership roles in high-growth organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.