About the Team
It’s no secret that Meesho is making massive leaps towards becoming the most used e-commerce app in India. Our Finance team has a key role to play in the company's success. Here’s your chance to be a part of the Meesho success story!😎
As Manager - Finance, you will be one among the 50+ professionals working in domains such as Financial Reporting, Finance Operations, Business Finance, Treasury Management and Taxation. The team consists of Chartered Accountants, Business experts and Engineers, who have previously worked for internationally renowned organizations.
Our team believes in working hard and partying harder. We organize team trivia nights, board game marathons, and other fun events to foster our team spirit 💥.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Manager Finance who can enable the scale-up of Supply Chain for Meesho’s overall Marketplace platform by providing value-added finance solutions. Meesho’s Supply Chain quantum is >$500m/annum and we are the biggest customer for all the large Supply chain solution companies in India. Meesho has also developed its captive supply chain solution which is unique and helping us transform our logistics offering to our sellers.
Additionally you will also lead the Finance operations for the strategic Food Retail business (Groceries) for Meesho. It is one of the fastest growing businesses in Meesho and receives the maximum mindshare of Meesho’s leadership. In this role you will take ownership of the finance operations of this Business and. You will work in a fast-paced environment, creating new systems and processes. You will also ensure that we are balancing customer needs, competitive landscapes and strategic priorities constantly.
What will you do
- Developing automated programs that help validate the invoices raised by our external Logistics Partners. Add significant value by critically analysing instances of billing errors that are not in sync with the rate cards and work closely with the Operations team for closure of disputes raised with logistics partners.
- Identify cost optimisation opportunities Lead interactions with logistics partner for resolving disputes and any other queries.
- Liaison with Internal & Statutory Auditors for timely closure of audit requirements.
- Leading team of 3-4 membersHelp de-bottleneck supply operations by providing innovative finance solutions to business challenges
- You will drive marketplace growth of Food Retail category by- Collaborating with Business teams and enabling multi-location scaleup and profitable growth of the business.
- Be a solution architect for the Business around financial workflows.
- Implement 360-degrees best-in-class financial controls & processes around receivable & collection, payments, inventory etc.
- Create business levers through smart vendor financing solutions.
- Collaborate with Product team and embed necessary checks & guardrails in critical business facing applications (eg: WMS, OMS, ops-tech etc)
- Monitor & report business performance with timely & correct Books close.
- Insulate the business from financial surprises through adequate and practical provisioning, external stakeholder management etc.
- Lead a team of experienced finance professionals
What will you need
- Chartered Accountant or a MBA.
- 4-6 years of post qualification experience majorly in a startup.
- Experience in Supply Chain finance roles is an added advantage
- Strong business acumen with a financial inclinationGood understanding of Accounting nuances
- Demonstrated experience in Business Partnering & external stakeholder management.
- Strong bias for speed for execution.
- Ability to multitask, think critically and execute tactically.
- Have a proven track record of finding innovative solutions to business problems
About us
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Our Mission
Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.
Culture and Total Rewards
Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.
We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.
