Director of Finance (Skincare/ E-Commerce)

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals
• .Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• .Provide financial insights and recommendations to the leadership team
• .Oversee all accounting operations including billing, accounts payable/receivable, GL, and revenue recognition
• .Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• .Maintain internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of records
• .Monitor product cost structures, pricing, and gross margins across channels (retail, D2C, distribution)
• .Work closely with procurement and production to analyze and optimize costs
• .Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.)
• .Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• .Manage annual audits and tax filings
• .Monitor daily cash flow and working capital requirements
• .Optimize receivables and payables to maintain liquidity
• .Implement and maintain finance modules in ERP (e.g., Tally, SAP, Zoho)
• .Ensure accurate data flow across inventory, sales, and finance systems
• .Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals
• .Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

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Good to have

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  A Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institu
• te.Prior 5-10 years in accounting and finance, preferably in skincare, cosmetics, FMCG, or retail sect
• or.Strong understanding of accounting standards (Ind AS), taxation, and complian
• ce.Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and analys
• is.Excellent knowledge of Tally/ERP systems, MS Excel, and financial too
• ls.Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skil
• ls.Experience in a high-growth D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) skincare or cosmetic bra
• nd.Familiarity with inventory-heavy business models and product lifecycle costi
• ng.Knowledge of import/export regulations and e-commerce financial manageme