Group Manager - SCM Finance

Job description

Bata India is the largest retailer and leading manufacturer of footwear in India, and it is part of the Bata Shoe Organization. Incorporated as Bata Shoe Company Private Limited in 1931, the company was set up initially as a small operation in Konnagar (near Calcutta) in 1932. In January 1934, the foundation stone for the first building of Bata s operation - now called the Bata. In the years that followed, the overall site was doubled in area. This township is popularly known as Batanagar. It was also the first manufacturing facility in the Indian shoe industry to receive the ISO: 9001 certification. The Company went public in 1973 when it changed its name to Bata India Limited. Today, Bata India has established itself as India s largest footwear retailer. Its retail network of over 1375 stores gives it a reach / coverage that no other footwear company can match. The stores are present in good locations and can be found in all the metros, mini-metros and towns. Bata s smart looking new stores supported by a range of better quality products are aimed at offering a superior shopping experience to its customers. The Company also operates a large non-retail distribution network through its urban wholesale division and caters to millions of customers through over 30,000 dealers. Job Description **Primary responsibilities:** **Financial Planning, Forecasting and Control** Partner with SCM leadership to shape and execute financial strategy aligned to business goals Provide financial insights for sourcing cost, logistics, and network optimization decisions Support long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts for SCM functions Drive cost optimization across manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and logistics Monitor cost-to-serve and work with relevant stakeholders to reduce CTS Track productivity metrics and deliver actionable insights to SCM leadership Ensure robust financial controls especially across inventory in warehouses Identify risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions Lead SCM financial reporting including dashboards, MIS, and variance analysis Lead automation and digitization initiatives across SCM finance processes Act as a key interface between Finance and SCM for all strategic initiatives **Competency Requirements** - Strategic thinking business acumen - Strong financial controls risk mindset - Data-driven decision making - Collaboration influencing skills - People leadership and development **Qualifications Experience** - Chartered Accountant with first attempt - 4-7 years of experience in finance with exposure to business facing roles - Preferred Experience in Mfg. / Supply Chain finance Strong analytical, stakeholder management and leadership skills**Primary responsibilities:** **Financial Planning, Forecasting and Control** Partner with SCM leadership to shape and execute financial strategy aligned to business goals Provide financial insights for sourcing cost, logistics, and network optimization decisions Support long-range planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts for SCM functions Drive cost optimization across manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and logistics Monitor cost-to-serve and work with relevant stakeholders to reduce CTS Track productivity metrics and deliver actionable insights to SCM leadership Ensure robust financial controls especially across inventory in warehouses Identify risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions Lead SCM financial reporting including dashboards, MIS, and variance analysis Lead automation and digitization initiatives across SCM finance processes Act as a key interface between Finance and SCM for all strategic initiatives **Competency Requirements** - Strategic thinking business acumen - Strong financial controls risk mindset - Data-driven decision making - Collaboration influencing skills - People leadership and development **Qualifications Experience** - Chartered Accountant with first attempt - 4-7 years of experience in finance with exposure to business facing roles - Preferred Experience in Mfg. / Supply Chain finance Strong analytical, stakeholder management and leadership skills Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.