Associate Director - FP&A

Designation - Associate Director FP&A Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Our Story Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is on a mission to save you time -making every second count towards life's real joys. Our platform has revolutionised rapid commerce in India with cutting-edge technology and strategically optimised delivery hubs. Zepto offers an extensive range of 45,000+ products, from fresh groceries to electronics, beauty essentials, apparels, toys and more, delivering across 50+ cities within minutes.Zepto Café extends our commitment to convenience, featuring a curated menu of over 200 fresh items.

What We're Looking For Corporate Finance function is a critical role in our finance team as it ties together FP&A and Accounting teams. The role will setup processes for provisioning and actual invoices and hence someone who has handled the planning process and accounting while leveraging SAP workflows for cost mapping and bookings will be most suitable. Complete charter: Manage the accurate and timely preparation of the company's Profit & Loss statement in collaboration with the accounting team and business stakeholders.

Investigate and resolve any variances, ensuring full alignment between the statements.Manage the month-end book closing process by ensuring timely and accurate recording of accruals and other relevant financial entriesEnsure all costs are accurately actualized in the financial system based on invoices, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation.Regularly reconcile accruals and actuals to ensure any variances are identified and resolved promptly.Conduct deep-dive analysis of the P&L to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators. Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to drive data-driven decision-making.Develop comprehensive financial reports, executive summaries, and high-impact presentations detailing P&L performance for leadership and stakeholders. Continuously review and improve P&L processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and process efficiencies to streamline P&L activities.

Qualifications: CA with 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance role. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights . Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in financial reporting.

Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepanciesStrong leadership and team management skills.

Why Join Us?Zepto is on a blitzscaling path unlike any other startup today. Be the flagbearer for the financial process in this journey.The opportunity to join India's next Unicorn is rare. So, we're giving our team strong equity to create lasting wealth as our company grows.Interested? Reach out to