Finance Manager – FMCG

Overview

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Monitor business performance against budgets and provide variance analysis
• Prepare monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations
• Analyze profitability by product, channel, geography, and customer

2. Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Partner with sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations teams to drive profitability
• Evaluate trade schemes, pricing strategies, margins, and promotional spends
• Support decision-making through financial modeling and commercial analysis
• Monitor ROI on marketing campaigns and channel investments

3. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities

4. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity requirements
• Monitor receivables, payables, and inventory levels
• Optimize working capital and improve cash conversion cycle
• Ensure strong controls around distributor settlements and claims

5. Inventory & Cost Management

• Track inventory valuation, slow-moving stock, and wastage analysis
• Monitor product costing, procurement costs, and manufacturing overheads
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across the business
• Support supply chain and procurement teams with financial insights

6. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to taxation, GST/VAT, and regulatory requirements
• Strengthen internal financial controls and processes
• Support risk management and compliance initiatives
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data

7. Team Management

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Build financial discipline across departments

Key Requirements

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification
• 6–10+ years of experience in finance, preferably within FMCG / consumer goods
• Strong understanding of:
• Commercial finance
• Inventory management
• Distribution-led business models
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Experience handling high-volume transactions and multi-channel sales
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills