Finance Director

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

The Finance Director, India, is a key member of the local leadership team, standing up as privileged business partner to the Leadership team and overseeing all financial operations of the legal entity. This role ensures the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning necessary to support sustainable growth and profitability. The Finance Director acts as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director and other senior stakeholders, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.

The role encompasses leadership across financial planning and analysis (FP&A), statutory reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax, and governance. It also involves close collaboration with regional and global finance teams to align local execution with corporate objectives.

Mission/Objectives

• Financial Leadership: Provide strategic direction to deliver profitable sustainable growth along with operational excellence.
• Performance Management: Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, performance tracking and return on investment.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, IFRS, and internal policies.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to all functions to optimize ROI and drive strategic initiatives delivering optimum business performance.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and implement robust mitigation strategies.
• Transformation & Efficiency: Drive finance transformation initiatives including automation, shared services integration, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

1. Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track business performance and support decision-making.
• Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic choices.

2. Financial Reporting & Control

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly/quarterly and annual financial statement
• Oversee statutory audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Maintain robust internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
• Ensure accurate accounting for leases, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.

3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage working capital, cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Liaise with global treasury on funding, FX exposure, and banking relationships.
• Optimize capital structure and ensure efficient use of financial resources.

4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Oversee tax planning, transfer pricing, and statutory filings.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and tax authorities.

5. Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Support pricing strategy, trade terms, and promotional investments.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to evaluate commercial initiatives and drive profitability.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize cost structures and inventory management.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, M&A, and strategic investments.

6. Finance Transformation & Shared Services

• Identify and transition suitable finance activities to GBS/BPO with the purpose to optimize costs and/or improve efficiencies
• Support any group initiatives related to automation and digitization

7. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team with strong technical and business acumen.
• Develop succession plans and individual development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct.

8. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Maintain strong relationships with Leadership team peers
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration within the broad team
• Build trust-based relationship with Regional stakeholders and group finance.
• Communicate financial results, risks, and opportunities clearly to senior leadership.

Key Relationships

Internal:

Managing Director, Sales & Marketing Director, HR Director, Legal Counsel, Supply Chian Head,

IT Head, Group Treasurer, Group tax, APAC CFO, APAC FP&A Manager, APAC functional head and lead team, group Finance Controller, APAC Internal Auditors and APAC GBS.

External:

External Auditors, Financial Consultants, Tax Advisors, Regulatory Authorities.

Experience Required

• At least 10 to 15 years' experience as auditor and/or as Finance Director with full accountability for both managerial and statutory reporting.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership role such as FP&A Head, Business Controller, or Head of Controlling.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and working in matrix organizations.

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) – Preferred

Skills & Competencies

Functional

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to work under pressure and manage ambiguity

Technical

• Strategic planning and financial modeling
• Deep knowledge of Indian accounting standards, IFRS, and tax laws
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with BI tools and financial automation platforms

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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