Finance Controller - India

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

In this role, you will have the following key accountabilities:

Key Accountabilities

Accounting

• Lead accounting for Armstrong India legal entities
• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual books closure of legal entities
• Support the statutory and periodic audits of the entities

Compliance

• Be a gatekeeper for all financial compliances for Armstrong India legal entities
• Collaborate and work with functional teams to ensure effective data in returns and records
• Spearhead in managing historical process and financial documentation repository
• Be accountable for compliance under commercial laws, Income Tax, GST, Companies Act and other applicable commercial laws to the company

Business partnering

• Own, prepare and manage the working capital of the business
• Work with Operations, Sourcing, Sales, HR to monitor OP Plans for the year
• Ideate, collaborate and coordinate process strengthening and changes to give effect to internal audit observations
• Participate in leadership meetings and global controller COP for best practices

Team management

• Lead a team of finance professionals, accountants to deliver finance objectives
• Coach and mentor technical knowledge around accounting, auditing, tax and corporate audit laws
• Influence stakeholders on best practices around accounting and auditing
• Mentor individuals on professional best behaviors and succession planning.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Education and Experience

• Chartered Accountant with minimum 10 years’ post qualification
• Experience of statutory audit for private limited companies with manufacturing operations
• Capability of handling consultants, assimilating advice and analyzing impact to the organization in a proactive manner.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and fund management
• Ensure statutory and tax compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, 2013 etc.)
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders
• Handle internal audits, statutory audits, and coordinate with external auditors
• Develop and implement internal financial controls and procedures
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and accounting changes
• 5+ experience of working with engineering and manufacturing
• Rich experience in multinational companies and multiple revenue streams i.e. Products, Projects and Services business’
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, general best finance practices, process simplification, and corporate regulations, policies and procedures

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in Power BI and Tableau.
• Proficiency in handling big data, ideation and simplistic visualization for effective articulation of problems and solutions through data.
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage conflicts within various organizational structures.

Soft Skills

• Able to communicate quickly with clarity of thought
• The capability to simplify complex problems, conduct root cause analysis, and provide clear, well-thought-out recommendations.
• Team-oriented leadership skills with a proactive approach.
• An ability to communicate openly with authenticity in all situations.
• Matured people handling skills
• Conflict management capabilities upwards, sideways and downwards
• Demonstrated capabilities of mentoring people at different stages of their learning curve
• Clear understanding and articulation of leadership style

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong's commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.