Finance Manager

Job Title:  Finance Manager  

Location: Bangalore (On-site; full-time)

Battle-tested in 350+ deployments across 30+ countries, Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises like Unilever, Nestlé, and Siam Makro. 

The platform unifies orders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement so promises become proof. AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles.

 In 2025, Locus joined the Ingka Group (IKEA Retail) family, marking a major milestone in our journey. Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA, we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

Since 2015, Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent, sustainable, and real-world ready. Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 + countries for global enterprises, driving measurable impact in cost savings, carbon reduction, and SLA performance. With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us, we’re scaling that impact even further.

Headquartered in Bangalore, with teams across the U.S., U.K., UAE, and Southeast Asia, Locus brings together 170 + engineers, designers, and problem-solvers united by a single goal: to reinvent how the world moves goods.

We look for people who are:

• Global in mindset: curious about diverse markets and ideas.

• Unrelenting in drive: energized by complex challenges.

• Intelligent in approach: analytical, creative, and thoughtful.

• Dynamic in execution: adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts.

• Exact in craft: detail-oriented and committed to excellence.
  
  

About the role

As Manager - Finance, you will lead month-end closures, ensure accurate financial reporting under Ind AS and IFRS, and manage audits end-to-end. You'll drive process improvements, and ensure tax compliance. The role requires a proactive CA with strong financial and reporting expertise.

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  Independently manage month-end financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

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  Lead and guide the finance team to drive deliverables and maintain high standards of execution.

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  Ensure compliance with Ind AS and IFRS in all financial reporting and accounting processes.

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  Review and finalize financial statements, reconciliations, and key reports.

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  Coordinate with cross-functional teams and auditors for seamless reporting and group audits.

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  Identify process gaps and implement improvements to drive efficiency and automation.

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  should be proficient in Direct & Indirect Taxes. Working knowledge of Global Taxes is preferred 

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 4–5 years of post-qualification experience.

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS and Ind AS.

• Strong command over financial close processes and reporting.

•  Experience in leading a small team or managing workstreams within finance.

• Should have worked in Big 4 statutory audit or in a SaaS company.

• Should have experience managing audits end-to-end.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
  
  What We Offer

Join Locus and become part of a visionary team that is redefining logistics through innovation and smart distribution. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive both your growth and that of the organization.

Locus is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.