Vice President Finance

About Us

Aliens Tattoo is a high-energy, fast-growing premium tattoo studio chain valued at $20M. With 16+studios across India and a dynamic team of 160+ professionals based in Mumbai, we are redefining tattoo artistry with innovation, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Our culture thrives on openness, integrity, personal growth, and continuous learning.

Position Summary

The Vice President – Finance will lead the financial strategy and operations of the company, ensuring fiscal discipline, compliance, business insight, and long-term financial health. Strong in fund raising activities, The role demands both strategic vision and hands-on execution to support a fast-growing retail & services enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Provide strategic input on growth opportunities, expansions, and new store launches.

2. Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AR/AP, and inventory accounting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory laws, tax regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax), and audit requirements.
• Drive timely and accurate financial reporting as per Ind AS.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage working capital efficiently – monitor receivables, payables, and inventory cycles.
• Ensure optimal fund utilization and maintain healthy cash flows.
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions for credit limits, loans, and treasury operations.

4. Business Analysis & MIS

• Provide actionable insights through financial MIS, variance analysis, and dashboard reporting. Monthly and unit wise P/L
• Provide store-level and product-level profitability.
• Support data-driven decision-making across departments.

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Strengthen internal controls across finance, procurement, and retail operations.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure a robust internal audit mechanism.

6. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to improve performance and accountability.
• Collaborate with operations, merchandising, supply chain, and HR for integrated financial planning.
• Act as a key business partner to the MD/CEO and other department heads.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of retail finance including inventory, pricing, margins, and shrinkage.
• Analytical mindset with experience in financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (ZOHO books, CRM, Tally Prime). Zoho book implementation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Prior experience in the

  retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industry

  is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of financial forecasts and adherence to budget.
• Working capital cycle improvement. Cost of fund reduction.
• Cost optimization and margin enhancement initiatives.
• Compliance, audit & ratings.
• Team performance and system improvements.