Finance lead - international business

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.