Chief Financial Officer
Location
Karnataka
Experience
12β22 years
Required Skills
About the Role
The CFO will be responsible for driving the financial strategy, ensuring robust financial planning, and supporting business growth in a highly competitive FMCG environment. The role requires deep expertise in supply chain finance, working capital optimization, pricing strategy, and distribution economics.
CA with 12+ yrs exp in FMCG industry preferably food based
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with growth objectives
- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team
- Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Analyze category-wise profitability, SKU margins, and channel performance
- Monitor KPIs such as EBITDA, gross margins, inventory turnover
3. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
- Optimize working capital cycles (inventory, receivables, payables)
- Drive cash flow efficiency in high-volume distribution environments
- Ensure effective credit control across distributors and retailers
4. Supply Chain & Commercial Finance
- Partner with procurement and operations to control input costs
- Evaluate pricing strategies, trade margins, and discount structures
- Drive cost optimization across manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing
5. Accounting, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with Ind AS / IFRS
- Oversee audits, taxation, and regulatory compliance
- Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks
6 days working. No Work from home. No Hybrid working
Ideal Candidate
A Chartered Accountant with 12+ years of progressive FMCG/food sector experience who has directly managed working capital cycles, SKU-level profitability analysis, and supply chain cost optimization in high-volume distribution models.
Estimated Salary Range(medium confidence)
βΉ24 L β βΉ42 L per year
Likely Interview Questions
- 1.Walk us through a specific instance where you optimized working capital in a FMCG distribution businessβwhat was your baseline and outcome?
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