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Experience: 5–8 years Industry Preference: Food, QSR, FMCG, Retail, Cloud Kitchens, StartupsRole OverviewThe Senior Finance Executive will manage day-to-day finance operations across multiple food brands and outlets. This role focuses on controls, compliance, reporting, and unit-level profitability, working closely with operations, procurement, payroll, and leadership.Key Responsibilities1. Financial Operations & ControlsManage daily accounting, books of accounts, and month-end closuresEnsure accuracy in revenue, expenses, accruals, and provisionsMaintain strong internal controls across outlets and central functionsTrack cash flows, vendor advances, and inter-company transactions2. Costing & Unit Economics (Critical for Food Startups)Track food cost, packaging cost, delivery charges, and discountsMonitor brand-wise and outlet-wise P&LIdentify cost leakages (raw material, wastage, commissions, refunds)Support pricing, combo decisions, and margin improvement initiatives3. Vendor, Procurement & PaymentsOversee vendor reconciliations (raw material, packaging, logistics)Ensure timely payments as per credit termsValidate purchase rates, GRNs, and consumption reportsCoordinate with ops for variance explanations4. Payroll, Statutory & ComplianceHandle payroll accounting, ESI, PF, PT, TDS, and compliance changesCoordinate with HR and payroll partners for accurate deductionsEnsure statutory filings are completed on time (GST, TDS returns, etc.)Support audits, notices, and compliance reviews5. GST, Taxation & Aggregator ReconciliationManage GST filings, input credit reconciliation, and complianceReconcile Swiggy/Zomato payouts, commissions, refunds, and TCS/TDSTrack discrepancies between aggregator reports and internal data6. Reporting & MISPrepare weekly and monthly MIS for managementProvide clear dashboards on revenue, costs, margins, and cash positionSupport leadership with data for decision-making and expansion plans7. Audit, ESOP & Investor SupportCoordinate with statutory auditors and internal auditorsSupport ESOP accounting, valuations, and employee records (if applicable)Assist in investor reporting, board decks, and due diligenceQualifications & Skills, MBA (Finance) preferredStrong understanding of startup finance and food business economicsHands-on experience with Tally / Zoho / ERP systemsStrong Excel skills (MIS, reconciliations, analysis)Familiar with GST, TDS, ESI, PF, payroll structuresDetail-oriented, ownership mindset, comfortable in fast-moving setups