Head - Business Finance & FP&A

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience in FP&A, AOP, budgeting, forecasting, monthly MIS, and variance analysis.
• Proven expertise in P&L ownership, EBITDA improvement, and cost optimisation at business/unit/store level.
• Strong business partnering with leadership and Operations for profitability, commercial decisions, and expansion feasibility.
• Hands-on experience in cash-flow management, financial modelling, and business performance analysis.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a fast-growing, homegrown Indian QSR coffee and café chain, founded in 2017, with a strong presence across Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III cities. The company offers a range of coffees, signature beverages, and snacks through its expanding café network, with a focus on affordable pricing, customer experience, and scalable business growth.

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead annual budgeting, AOP, rolling forecasts, financial planning, and analysis.
• Prepare monthly MIS, management dashboards, and financial performance reports.
• Drive P&L management, EBITDA improvement, cost optimisation, and profitability analysis at business and outlet level.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams on business strategy, commercial decisions, and expansion planning.
• Develop financial models, feasibility studies, and payback analysis for new stores and business initiatives.
• Oversee cash-flow planning, working capital management, and funding requirements.
• Drive cost control across procurement, inventory, manpower, logistics, and other operating expenses.
• Lead the FP&A team, strengthen financial controls, and improve reporting processes through automation.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• CA / MBA Finance / CMA / CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in Business Finance, FP&A, and commercial finance, preferably in QSR, F&B, hospitality, retail, or multi-location businesses.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; Power BI and exposure to fundraising/debt funding are advantages.

OTHER DETAILS

Reporting To

Senior Management

Industry Target

Food & Beverage (F&B) – Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) / Café Chain

Work Model Arrangement

Onsite