About this role
- The Manager, Finance is a critical finance leadership role responsible for managing end-to-end commercial finance activities for National Chain Stores, South Retail, and Wholesale businesses. This role ensures revenue assurance, financial controls, and effective business partnering to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Commercial Finance & Revenue Governance: Own revenue recognition, billing releases, credit note issuance, partner reconciliations, and revenue assurance in line with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Business Partnering: Partner with Sales, Channel Heads, OTC, and Credit teams to enable smooth sell-in, timely collections, and achievement of commercial targets. Act as a finance advisor to support decision-making.
- Planning, Forecasting & Budget Control: Lead budgeting and forecasting activities; track and control discount support, EOSS budgets, and promotional investments to ensure optimal ROI.
- Performance & KPI Management: Analyze sales, margins, price/mix, sell-in & sell-out trends, and inventory covers. Monitor KPIs and conduct variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
- Working Capital & Risk Management: Manage partner reconciliations, review statements of accounts, enable collections plans, set up payment plans with Credit teams, and mitigate financial risks.
- Reporting & Reviews: Drive flash reporting, channel P&L sign-offs, quarterly trial balance reviews, and monthly finance reviews in partnership with FP&A and senior leadership.
- Reporting to - Cluster Commercial Lead
About You
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA)
- 10+ years of experience in Commercial Finance, Business Finance, or FP&A
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition, book-closing cycles, and customer lifecycle management
- Proven experience partnering with P&L owners and supporting revenue-driven businesses
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling capability
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Exposure to retail, wholesale, or national chain store business models
- Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting category or channel teams
- Data analytics exposure for business insights and performance tracking
- Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a Small Snapshot
- Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
- OPD coverage
- Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
- Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
- Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products
*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.
To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status*
LOCATION
India, Bangalore - Office
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
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