Finance Controller

Company Description

The Organic World was founded with a mission to promote sustainable and healthy lifestyles by offering better choices to customers and partners in its ecosystem. The company features a range of over 2,000 natural and organic products across food, grocery, personal care, and home care categories. Based in Bengaluru, The Organic World currently operates 15 stores with plans to expand pan-India through both company-owned and franchise outlets. An industry pioneer, the brand maintains a strict “Not In Our Aisle List,” banning the sale of products containing harmful chemicals. As India’s largest organic and natural groceries retailer, The Organic World is proud to be part of the NIMIDA Group, supporting sustainable lifestyles and responsible retail practices.

Purpose of the job

The Finance Manager will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for retail operations. This role needs strong understanding of retail metrics, inventory dynamics, and cost control strategies to support business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will be both detail-oriented and commercially savvy, capable of translating financial data into actionable insights.

Key Accountabilities / Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Anticipates and directs financial analysis for the organization for retail & FMCG brands
• Conducts benchmarking analysis , Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develops short- and long-term budgets and coordinates financial planning, Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor budget performance, and provide insights to optimize financial resources with respective Stakeholders and Unit Heads.
• Reviews budget and account statements and elevates material variance from goals
• Develop financial forecasts and models to support business decision-making and strategic planning. Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Financial Reporting

Accounting and Compliance Audits

Retail-Specific Insights :

Mandatory Skills / Competencies

MBA Finance or equivalent

o CA / CPA / CFA / MBA

o Prior experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industries preferred

o Strong command of financial systems and tools

o Financial analysis

o Accounting and Compliance

o Retail finance operations

o Data Interpretation

o Manage Cost Optimization

o Stakeholder and vendor management

o Clear oral and written communication

o Process monitoring and improvement

o Organizing and planning

o Result orientation

o Managing a High Performing Team

o Teamwork and Collaboration.

Please DM Your cv to

lakshmik@theorganicworld.com