Financial Controller - D2C

Experience Required:

810 years of relevant experience from D2C background in finance, accounting, and financial control roles

Job Summary:

The Finance Controller will be responsible for overseeing the companys financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, effective internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making. This role requires strong leadership, deep accounting knowledge, and hands-on experience in financial management,cashflow planning, capital management financialprojections and fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with internal and external teams.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports
• Manage general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS / Ind AS / GAAP as applicable)
• Handle statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws (GST, VAT, Income Tax, etc.)
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulators

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and analyze variances
• Provide actionable financial insights to management

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and manage cash flows, liquidity, and working capital
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury operations
• Optimize cash management and cost controls

Management Reporting & Decision Support

• Review MIS reports and dashboards with senior management
• Support strategic initiatives with financial analysis and modeling
• Evaluate business performance, investments, and cost-saving initiatives

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
• Ensure process efficiency and continuous improvement
• Set KPIs and performance goals for the finance team

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve financial processes through automation and best practices
• Support system implementations or upgrades when required

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel

Qualifications:

• CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA or MBA (Finance)
• 810 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
• Prior experience as Finance Controller, Senior Manager Finance, or similar role in a D2C Organisation.
• Should have led a fund raised rounds tillseries a minimum.
• Should have knowledge of all due diligence processes of fund raising efforts.