Coromandel International - Financial Analyst - Retail SBU Finance Team - CA

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented financial professional with 3 to 4 years of experience to join our Retail SBU Finance team. Financial Planning & Strategic Analysis - Assist in formulation of annual budgets, revised estimates, and long-term financial strategies. - Finalize comprehensive, end-to-end monthly profitability reviews for individual stores. Financial Accounting, Compliance & Reporting - Assist in Preparation of monthly financial statements in strict accordance with timelines. - Maintain rigorous compliance with Ind AS standards, with specific expertise in Ind AS 116 lease accounting. - Provide accurate data inputs and schedules to corporate finance team for consolidated financial reporting. - Execute a robust month-end close process with checks and balances. - Ownership of the store profitability reporting platform to ensure precise alignment of Store Profitability KPIs. - Fixed asset accounting capitalisation, retirement, and periodical physical verification Audit & Internal Governance - Assist in compiling and deliver comprehensive audit schedules to statutory auditors for quarterly, half-yearly, and annual closings. - Support the corporate finance function for statutory closure. Systems & Process Optimization - Support initiatives aimed at automation, digitization, and financial process optimization. - Assist in ERP system enhancements to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy. Candidate Profile - Experience: 3 to 4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance, financial planning, or accounting within a structured enterprise setup. - Education: Chartered Accountant (CA). - Technical knowledge: Deep operational knowledge of Ind AS (specifically Ind AS 116) and large-scale ERP environments (e.g., SAP). Skill Set: - Strong proficiency in multi-unit variance analysis - Expertise in handling high-volume financial data - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - Ability to work under pressure to meet closing deadlines - Flexibility to adapt working hours during critical business cycles, such as monthly, quarterly, and annual business plan and LTS finalisations