Chief Operating Officer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Delhi

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) who possesses strong expertise in finance, accounting, and growth strategy, along with a thorough understanding of the complete product lifecycle within a consumer brand setting.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing operations, financial management, compliance, and the implementation of growth initiatives, ensuring the business expands efficiently and profitably.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities -
1. Business Operations & Scaling
• Manage end-to-end operations including procurement, coordination of manufacturing,
inventory management, and order fulfillment
• Develop scalable systems and processes to support rapid business growth
• Enhance supply chain efficiency and minimize operational expenses

2. Financial Leadership
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Maintain strong oversight of accounting, management information systems (MIS), cash flow, and profitability
• Promote cost-efficiency across product development, logistics, and marketing expenditures
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic financial decision-making

3. Growth & Revenue Strategy
• Partner closely with founders to drive growth strategies across D2C, marketplace, and offline channels
• Analyze key performance indicators (such as CAC, LTV, margins) to enhance unit economics
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to scale revenue and improve operational leverage

4. Product Lifecycle Management
• Manage the entire product lifecycle: from ideation to formulation, vendor coordination,
production, launch, and scaling
• Work collaboratively with product, branding, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches
• Guarantee operational preparedness and supply chain alignment for new SKUs

5. Compliance & Regulatory
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements specific to a cosmetics brand
• Lead and manage GST registration and compliance for new entities and brands
• Liaise with legal and regulatory authorities to ensure product and business compliance

6. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment
• Build and lead cross-functional teams spanning operations, finance, and supply chain
• Foster accountability, timely execution, and performance monitoring
• Serve as the operational link connecting product, marketing, and finance departments

Candidate Profile -
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification – mandatory
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in finance, accounting, and operations, preferably within D2C, FMCG, or beauty/personal care sectors
• Demonstrated experience in growth strategy and scaling consumer brands
• In-depth knowledge of the product lifecycle in businesses dealing with physical products
• Practical experience with GST registration and compliance procedures
• Strong analytical skills coupled with a proactive execution approach
• Experience working in startups or high-growth environments is highly advantageous