Finance Controller

Job Description – Financial Controller

Company: Paques Enviro Systems Pvt. Ltd., a Dutch multinational (HQ in Germany)
Location: Chennai
Industry: Light Engineering / Environmental / Manufacturing
Qualification: CA or MBA (Finance)
Experience: 15–20+ years
Salary: Commensurate with age, experience, and industry norms

Position Overview

Paques Enviro Systems Pvt. Ltd., a global Dutch multinational headquartered in Germany, is seeking a calm, mature, and experienced Financial Controller, ideally in his or her 40s, with strong post-qualification experience leading the entire Finance & Accounts (F&A) function in an SME setup.
Experience managing financial operations in the ₹200–₹300 crore turnover range is essential.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee complete financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and fund management.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Drive management reporting aligned with multinational standards and local statutory requirements.
• Monitor business performance and provide insights to senior leadership.

2. Accounts & Audit

• Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts as per Indian Accounting Standards.
• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and group auditors for timely audit completion.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and implement best practices across all F&A processes.

3. Business Finance & Planning

• Lead budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis activities.
• Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, sales, and corporate HQ for financial planning.
• Support strategic initiatives with financial models, risk analysis, and profitability projections.

4. Banking & Treasury Management

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Oversee working capital, credit facilities, and treasury operations.
• Optimize cash flows and banking costs through proactive planning.

5. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations including GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Companies Act requirements, etc.
• Maintain strong governance frameworks, SOPs, and internal control systems.
• Coordinate with legal, secretarial, and external consultants.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts team with patience, stability, and clear guidance.
• Build a culture of discipline, integrity, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment with multinational standards.

Candidate Profile

• CA or MBA (Finance) with 15–20+ years of progressive experience.
• Strong experience managing F&A in a ₹200–₹300 crore Indian company, preferably in engineering, environmental solutions, or manufacturing sectors.
• Calm, mature personality with the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• Hands-on, detail-focused leader capable of independently managing end-to-end finance.
• Prior experience working with a multinational, European, or global corporate structure is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Why Join Paques Enviro Systems Pvt. Ltd.

• Be part of a reputed Dutch multinational with a strong global footprint.
• Lead the full finance function of the Chennai operation with autonomy and strategic influence.
• Opportunity to work closely with German HQ and global teams.
• Stable, professional work environment focused on long-term growth and innovation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person