Finance Controller (Location: ICC Towers - JW Marriott Pune)

Didier & Frank Chocolate; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ultra premium office space

Job summary

Didier & Frank Chocolate seeks a hands‑on Finance Controller to lead the finance & accounts function during a growth phase. You will own reporting, cash flow, taxation, compliance and internal controls, coordinating with founders and business heads to boost profitability and working capital.

The role requires CA/CPA/CFA background with 3–7 years’ experience in fast‑moving consumer goods or related sectors. You will work in Pune, supporting quick‑commerce and institutional accounts.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/CFA preferred with 3–7 years of experience in finance and accounts.
• Experience in D2C, FMCG or high‑volume distribution is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audits, taxation and working capital management.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly and annual financial closing including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Maintain accurate books, reconciliations, provisions and ledger schedules.

Skills

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant / CPA / CFA preferred

Tools

Tally Prime

Zoho Books

SAP

Job description

LOCATION:

ICC Towers (MCCIA), Next to JW Marriott & Pavillion Mall, SB Road, Pune

Department: Finance & Accounts

Working Days: Mon to Fri 9 to 6pm. Saturday Half Day.

Experience: 3 to 7 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant / CPA / CFA preferred

Industry Preference: D2C, FMCG, food and beverage manufacturing or retail distribution

About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on Finance Controller to lead the finance and accounts function during a period of rapid growth.The company operates across quick-commerce platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, airlines, defence and institutional accounts. The Finance Controller will own financial reporting, cash flow, taxation, compliance, inventory accounting, commercial finance and internal controls.This role will work closely with the founders and business heads to improve profitability, working capital and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Controllership

• Own monthly and annual financial closing, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
• Ensure accurate books of accounts, reconciliations, provisions and ledger schedules.
• Establish accounting policies, approval matrices and internal financial controls.
• Ensure the finance function remains audit-ready throughout the year.

2. MIS and Commercial Finance

• Prepare weekly and monthly channel-wise revenue, gross margin and contribution-margin reports.
• Analyse SKU-wise, customer-wise and channel-wise profitability.
• Identify margin leakage from commissions, promotions, logistics, damages, returns and deductions.
• Support leadership with budgeting, forecasting, pricing and commercial decisions.

3. Cash Flow and Working Capital

• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and ensure adequate liquidity.
• Monitor receivables, payables, inventory and customer credit limits.
• Drive timely collections from platforms, airlines, and institutional customers.
• Coordinate with banks for working-capital facilities and other requirements.

4. Channel Reconciliations

• Oversee settlements for Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, Amazon and other marketplaces.
• Review commissions, promotions, listing fees, returns, damages and credit notes.
• Track disputed deductions and recover unsupported charges.
• Ensure accurate PO-to-invoice matching and collections for airlines, defence and institutional customers.

5. Inventory and Manufacturing Controls

• Own accounting for raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Monitor COGS, product costing, yields, wastage and manufacturing variances.
• Lead physical stock audits and reconcile inventory with ERP records.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete and damaged inventory.

6. Taxation and Compliance

• Oversee GST, TDS/TCS, e-invoicing, e-way bills and other statutory compliances.
• Ensure timely filing of returns and payment of statutory dues.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, assessments and year-end closure.
• Resolve audit observations and strengthen financial controls.

7. Systems and Team Leadership

• Automate reconciliations, dashboards and financial workflows.
• Improve ERP integration across sales, inventory, procurement and banking.
• Lead the finance and accounts team and establish clear closure timelines.
• Work closely with sales, operations, procurement, production and leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Chartered Accountant with 712 years of relevant experience. Strong Inter-CA candidates with substantial controllership experience may also be considered.
• Experience in D2C, FMCG, food manufacturing, retail or high-volume distribution.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, audits, inventory accounting and working‑capability?
• Experience with quick-commerce, e-commerce or institutional B2B accounts is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime, Zoho Books, SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Expert-level Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and Power Query.
• Commercially sharp, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led business.

Why Join Us?

• Lead finance for rapidly growing consumer brands across modern retail and institutional channels.
• Work directly with the founders on profitability, cash flow and business decisions.
• Build robust financial systems, processes and controls with high ownership and autonomy.
• Work in an Ultra Premium Office Space at the best location in Pune