Overview
A highly reputed, publicly listed organization with a strong presence in the infrastructure and core industries sector. Known for its governance standards, financial discipline, and scale of operations, the company is looking to hire a seasoned finance leader to oversee critical financial operations across its business units.
Job Description:
The Finance Controller will lead the finance function for the organization, ensuring robust financial controls, timely reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This is a high-visibility leadership role that partners closely with business heads, auditors, and the executive team.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Control:
– Oversee the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
– Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews with senior leadership.
– Ensure timely and accurate preparation of MIS and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
– Accounting & Reporting
– Supervise end-to-end accounting operations in accordance with Indian GAAP / Ind AS.
– Ensure timely closure of books and preparation of financial statements.
– Drive process improvements in the financial reporting cycle and reporting automation.
Audit & Compliance:
– Lead internal and statutory audits, ensuring zero non-compliance.
– Liaise with external auditors and consultants.
– Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other statutory requirements.
– Cost Management & Controls
– Monitor cost structures and recommend cost optimization strategies.
– Establish controls to prevent leakage and drive financial efficiency across the organization.
– Partner with project and operations teams to maintain project-level financial discipline.
– Treasury & Working Capital Management
– Manage cash flow forecasting, fund planning, and banking relationships.
– Optimize working capital cycles including receivables, payables, and inventory management.
– Support strategic decisions around debt structuring, fund raising, and capital allocation.
Team Leadership:
– Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
– Drive a culture of accountability, ethics, and continuous improvement.
– Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, commercial, procurement, and project teams.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
– Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must; additional MBA/CMA/CPA preferred.
– 12-18 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, and controls.
– Prior experience in a listed entity or large infrastructure/manufacturing organization is strongly preferred.
– Strong knowledge of Ind AS, SAP, and financial consolidation tools.
– Proven leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.