Finance Manager

Job Description

About Us: We are a purpose-led, performance-driven D2C startup preparing for launch in late 2025. As we scale our product development, marketing, and operations, we’re looking for a Finance Manager to build and oversee our finance function — from daily accounting to long-term financial planning. Key Responsibilities: Manage accounting and bookkeeping in coordination with external consultants Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements Track budgets, burn rate, and variance across departments Support founders with investor decks, MIS, and financial modelling Handle vendor payments, invoicing, and inventory-related cost tracking Ensure compliance with tax laws, GST, TDS, ROC filings, etc. Forecast revenue, plan capital allocation, and monitor return on spend (especially marketing & ops) Coordinate with banks, auditors, and legal teams as required Contribute to cost optimization and pricing strategy discussions Preferred Profile: 3–6 years of experience in finance/accounting roles Experience with startups, D2C or FMCG companies preferred Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho Books, or other finance tools Knowledge of regulatory and tax frameworks (India) Self-starter with ownership mindset Chennai-based or open to relocate Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person