Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Lead – International Business Location: Kolkata (Onsite - Work from Office) About the Role: We are looking for a finance professional to own the financial management of the international business, covering market-wise P&L, financial planning, commercial structuring, forex, banking, entity structuring, and cross-border cash flows. The role will partner closely with Legal & Compliance to ensure financial and regulatory readiness across international markets. Key Responsibilities: Own international business P&L , budgeting, forecasting, and market-wise financial performance. Build financial models for new market/channel entry, including unit economics, breakeven analysis, and investment requirements . Lead/support commercial negotiations with international vendors and marketplace platforms, covering fees, commissions, and payment terms . Review and structure vendor/distributor commercials and contracts from a finance perspective. Manage forex exposure, hedging strategy, international banking relationships, and cross-border payment rails . Own cross-border cash-flow management and repatriation strategy across geographies. Partner with Legal & Compliance on entity structuring, transfer pricing, and cross-border trade documentation . Oversee international compliance and regulatory reporting, ensuring statutory audit readiness across entities. Track evolving tax and regulatory requirements across markets and assess their business and financial impact . Preferred Skills & Know-how: Strong expertise in International Finance, P&L Management, FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Financial Modelling . Strong understanding of forex, hedging, cross-border payments, international banking, and cash-flow management . Knowledge of entity structuring, transfer pricing, international taxation, and cross-border trade documentation . Strong commercial acumen with experience in vendor/marketplace negotiations and contract review . Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with Legal, Compliance, Tax, Business, and external partners . Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or International Finance. Proven experience managing P&L, financial planning, commercial negotiations, forex, and cross-border financial operations . Experience in international business expansion, multi-market operations, or cross-border transactions preferred. Experience in FMCG, Personal Care, Beauty, E-commerce, Retail, or Consumer Goods is preferred.