Finance Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead our financial planning and analysis for a fast-paced Retail & E-Commerce business. This individual will be responsible for end-to-end finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, inventory costing, divisional performance analysis, and supporting strategic decisions through financial insights and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement) in accordance with accounting standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing and reconciliations.
• Maintain a comprehensive Fixed Assets Register and oversee asset capitalization and depreciation.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage company-wide budgets and rolling forecasts, including departmental budgeting.
• Perform detailed ratio analysis and monitor financial KPIs to assess business health.
• Conduct breakeven analysis, project evaluations, and scenario-based financial modeling to support business decisions.
• Oversee pricing analysis, product margin analysis, and retail performance reviews to guide profitability improvement.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Implement accurate inventory costing and valuation methods to ensure correct COGS reporting.
• Support overhead absorption calculations and manage cost allocation across departments.

Divisional & Campaign Performance

• Track and report divisional financial performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conduct pre- and post-campaign analysis to measure ROI and optimize marketing spend.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with Supply Chain, Production, Retail, Marketing, and Operations to gather insights, improve financial processes, and enhance decision-making.
• Partner with relevant teams for ERP system implementation and optimization to streamline finance-related workflows.

Capital Raising & Investor Relations

• Support capital raising initiatives for retail expansion through financial projections and investor presentations.
• Maintain and nurture investor relationships by providing accurate financial updates and reports.

Data Analytics & Decision Support

• Use financial data and analytics tools to extract actionable insights for business strategy and operational improvements.
• Present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to drive growth and profitability.

Qualifications & Skills:

• CA Finalist, ACCA, ICMA, CMA, or CFA.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience in retail, e-commerce, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong command of financial modeling, budgeting tools, and data visualization (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, SAP, Odoo, etc.) and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and lead financial transformation initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Information :

• Company : Scents N Stories
• Position : Finance Manager
• Location : Karachi Gulshan-E-Jamal
• Country : PK