Assistant Manager – Finance Full Time

The Assistant Manager will play a crucial role in managing the financial performance of the business, focusing on commercial aspects like budgeting, Open-to-Buy (OTB), legal compliance, franchise management, and supporting brand strategies. This position requires close collaboration with various departments, including operations, planning, legal, and buying to ensure the company’s financial health aligns with its business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and OTB planning; track key metrics and provide insights for business decisions
• Ensure adherence to contractual regulations, timely renewal of contracts, obtain brand authorization letters.
• Manage brand license royalty reporting, and act as the single point of contact for brand-related financial matters
• Monitor franchisee territory performance and ensure compliance with financial terms as per the franchise agreement
• Identify financial risks and conduct due diligence on new opportunities
• Serve as business partner to all key stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CA
• 3-5 years of experience in a finance role, preferably within retail (Post articleship)
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, such as Oracle, advanced Excel, Power BI
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skill

Key Competencies

• Independent stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of brand/franchise dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally with various departments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.