Financial Controller (Omni-Channel Retail)
The Role:
The Financial Controller will build and own the financial control architecture of SuperK designing systems, processes, and governance required to scale a 1000-store retail business.
You will drive reporting excellence, enforce control discipline across a distributed network, and build a finance backbone that enables high-speed, high-quality decision-making.
You will work closely with leadership on governance, board reporting, and building a finance function that is audit-ready, scalable, and institutionally strong from day one.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Close Discipline
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financials
Ensure integrity of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Institutionalize strong reconciliation and closing processes
Ensure full compliance with Ind AS and statutory requirements
2. Retail Accounting Architecture
Design and govern accounting frameworks for a scaled retail network:
FOFO franchise economics and settlements
COCO store financials
Warehouse and inventory accounting
Store-level profitability and unit economics
Trade promotions, schemes, and discounts
Franchise commissions and incentives
Multi-level financial visibility (store/ cluster/ company)
3. Internal Controls & Governance
Build and institutionalize a robust IFC framework
Drive control discipline across stores, warehouses, and HO
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks
Establish SOPs, audit trails, and process documentation
Ensure a continuously audit-ready environment
4. Audit & Regulatory Compliance
Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits
Manage auditor and advisor relationships
Ensure compliance across GST, Companies Act, and other regulations
Drive timely closure of audit observations
5. Finance Operations Excellence
Own and elevate core finance operations:
Accounts Payable and Receivable
General Ledger and close processes
Inventory accounting
Store and warehouse finance workflows
Drive standardisation, automation, and efficiency at scale.
6. Systems, Data & Automation
Strengthen ERP and finance systems architecture
Improve data integrity and reporting reliability
Build scalable MIS and reconciliation frameworks
Identify and implement automation opportunities across finance
What You Should Bring
Strong experience in controllership, financial reporting, and audits
Exposure to Retail, FMCG, or multi-location businesses preferred
Experience in high-growth or scale environments is a strong advantage
Strong command over accounting and financial reporting
Deep understanding of internal controls
Ability to design scalable finance processes
High ownership with sharp attention to detail
Structured thinking and strong analytical ability
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Why SuperK
Build the foundation of the Finance Control function for a fast-scaling retail brand.
Work closely with the leadership team and develop into a future Finance Controller through structured mentorship.
Be part of a mission-led company transforming small-town retail in India.