Finance Controller – Retail Finance

  • Mumbai
  • 10–12 years

Website Clark & Kent Executive Search

Position Title: Finance Controller / Head of Retail Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Managing Director

Industry Focus: Retail, QSR, or Omnichannel Commerce Financial Operations

– Manage daily accounts payable and receivable workflows.

– Oversee general ledger and monthly close processes.

– Integrate and reconcile point-of-sale (POS) data systems.

– Monitor daily cash flow and working capital needs.

Inventory & Margin Control:

– Oversee inventory turnover, shrinkage, markdown pricing impacts, and supply chain holding costs while evaluating store-level profitability.

Planning & Analysis:

– Direct annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and key retail performance tracking (like GMROI and same-store sales).

Compliance & Audits:

– Handle tax filings (GST and income tax), coordinate internal and external audits, and maintain internal controls across store locations.

Key Requirements:

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance with 5 – 12 years of retail finance experience.

Skills: Advanced Excel, SAP/Business Central, POS software, and strong leadership/communication abilities.

To tailor this job description for your exact organization, please share:

– The company’s scale of operations (number of stores, online presence, or turnover)

– The primary software systems you use (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics)

– Whether you need a specific salary range or experience bracket included

To apply for this job please visit www.iimjobs.com.

Applying? Get your resume ready first: build or download your TCI resume.