Finance Specialist & Co-FounderCompany: Toy Tree Retail Pvt Ltd

Location:
Bangalore Employment Type: Full-time About Toy TreeToy Tree is building an omnichannel, multi-brand toy retail business, bringing toys, games, collectibles and play experiences to customers through physical stores and digital channels. We are looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial finance professional—ideally a qualified Chartered Accountant—to join as Finance Specialist & Co-Founder and take independent ownership of the company’s finance, accounting, compliance and administration. The OpportunityThis is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to build a business and grow with it. Working closely with the founding team, you will establish financial systems, manage day-to-day operations and help shape Toy Tree’s growth strategy. You should be equally comfortable preparing financial projections, managing cash flow, reviewing accounts, coordinating statutory filings and handling administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
Finance & Business Planning
• Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Prepare business plans, store-wise financial models and expansion budgets.
• Monitor profitability, working capital, inventory investment and operating costs across stores and online channels.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to the founding team.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities and funding requirements.
• Support fundraising, investor presentations, due diligence and investor reporting. Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Independently manage end-to-end accounting, bookkeeping and monthly closing.
• Prepare accurate profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports and management dashboards.
• Oversee receivables, payables, vendor settlements,



payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile POS collections, payment gateways, marketplace settlements and other sales channels.
• Establish controls for inventory accounting, stock reconciliation, expenses and payments.
• Implement and manage accounting software and financial workflows within the company’s ERP. Compliance & Governance
• Own the compliance calendar and ensure timely statutory filings, payments and renewals.
• Manage GST, TDS, income-tax and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Coordinate company-law filings, statutory records and board documentation with the Company Secretary and other advisers.
• Manage audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors and consultants.
• Oversee applicable payroll and employment-related compliances.
• Establish financial policies, approval processes and internal controls. Administration & Operational Support
• Independently oversee day-to-day corporate and office administration.
• Maintain organised records of contracts, leases, licences, insurance policies and company documents.
• Coordinate administrative vendors, service providers and professional advisers.
• Support store openings with financial, documentation and administrative readiness.
• Build efficient processes and develop the finance and administration team as the business grows. Ideal Candidate
• Qualified Chartered Accountant preferred.



Candidates with strong relevant qualifications and practical experience may also be considered.
• An ambitious professional at an early stage of their leadership journey, with the drive to take on substantial responsibility.
• Strong practical knowledge of accounting, taxation, compliance, financial reporting and cash-flow management.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, consumer businesses or a growing startup would be an advantage.
• Comfortable working independently in a lean team and taking ownership from execution through resolution.
• Proficient in Excel, financial modelling and accounting or ERP systems.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented and able to explain financial matters clearly.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Based in Bangalore or willing to relocate. Co-Founder ExpectationsWe are seeking a long-term business partner with an ownership mindset. The selected candidate should be willing to:
• Commit full time to building Toy Tree.
• Take accountability for the company’s financial discipline and administrative readiness.
• Participate actively in strategic decisions and business planning.
• Work through the uncertainty and practical demands of an early-stage business.
• Build scalable systems while remaining closely involved in daily execution. Compensation & EquityThe role will include a compensation package and co-founder equity participation, with terms mutually agreed based on experience, responsibilities and commitment. Equity allocation, vesting and other co-founder terms will be documented formally.

How to Apply
Please share your CV and a brief note outlining your relevant experience, current location, availability and why you would like to join Toy Tree as a co-founder. write to [email protected]

📌 Finance Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Livetree Retail
📍 Bengaluru