Manager/Senior Manager- Finance

Role & responsibilities Business Plan projections and budgeting • Analyze industry in terms of P&L of key competition and get insights for business strategy Create budgets top down and bottom up and stretch wherever there is opportunity Communicate monthly sales targets along with Operations Publish quarterly P&L estimates • Take necessary steps to ensure that company's bottom line targets are met Cash flow management • Support retail operations on cost optimization Capex and Financing Optimize capex cost through analysis and benchmarking Collaborate and work with corporate treasury • Structure financing of fixed assets to optimize the financing costs • Monitor bidding process for projects and approve of capex / BOQ based on suitability Commercial deliverables and control Perform SOP audit and regional audit along with the internal audit team for Capex & SCM • Provide ERP and system related support, detect errors and excess order • Ensure overall cost control within budget, cost optimization and operations expenses control • Ensure yearly stock take for Fixed Assets Ensure variance analysis is done and required action taken for SCM & Capex • Align every expenditure till it gets accounted Financial reporting Provide daily/weekly/monthly/fortnightly MIS report on budget vs actual • Prepare structured reporting for various business users Statutory compliance Ensure statutory compliances are adhered to at every New store Coordinate with internal & external departments, statutory bodies ,government departments and ensure registrations and compliance are in place as and when required Business Development Undertake feasibility check of new properties • Analyse market potential (catchment study, IRR calculation, break even analysis) and prepare the justification note • Get require approvals for new properties from Landmark Group Dubai Legal Study legal framework of lease agreements and coordinate with Corporate Legal Coordinate with corporate legal for final approval of title and due diligence for new properties Coordinate with the developers to conclude the term sheet and agreements Abide by legal framework Handle legal disputes in collaboration with the corporate legal team and ensure companys interests are protected Advanced Qualification CA 1st attempt (preferably rank holder) EXPERIENCE Minimum Experience 7-10 years (preferably in finance/consulting/ analytics) Specific / Relevant Experience Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools like Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. Ability and inclination to learn new tools/ systems/ processes to drive better analysis Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential Excellent written, verbal, listening, communicating skills