Financial Controller

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 20-40 LPA)

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly driven Financial Controller to build and lead the financial control framework for a fast-scaling, multi-location retail business. This role is central to establishing strong financial governance, reporting discipline, and scalable processes to support rapid expansion. You will design and own the finance architecture required to manage a distributed retail network, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

As a key finance leader, you will work closely with senior leadership to enable data-driven decision-making, maintain audit readiness, and strengthen financial systems. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a focus on building robust processes that can scale with business growth.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Design and implement accounting frameworks for retail operations, including store-level profitability, inventory accounting, and franchise/warehouse financials.
• Build and enforce strong internal financial controls across stores, warehouses, and central operations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, audit trails, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits, ensuring timely closure of observations and regulatory adherence.
• Oversee finance operations such as accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and reconciliation processes.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency across finance workflows.
• Strengthen ERP systems, MIS reporting, and data accuracy to support scalable decision-making.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, governance, and board-level reporting.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain financial discipline across the organization.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong experience in financial controllership, reporting, and audit management.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to retail, FMCG, or multi-location business environments is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable financial systems and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working in high-growth or dynamic environments with evolving business needs.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial tools, and data-driven reporting.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with leadership teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and control.