Finance Controller

Our Client is a fast growing Logistics platform. As they are growing in scale, they need a finance leader who can support the organisation's growth. The Finance Controller will oversee the financial health of the group by managing core financial operations, strategic planning, internal controls, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Monitor P&L across entities with variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership with strategic insights through financial projections and scenario planning.

2. Business Performance & LOB Analysis

• Analyze LOB financials and KPIs to drive informed decisions.
• Partner with business heads to recommend strategies for revenue growth, margin improvement, and efficiency.

3. Credit Control & Receivables Management

• Track DSO and DPO across group entities.
• Implement systems for timely billing, collections, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain healthy receivable ageing through close coordination with business teams.

4. Cost Centre & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cost centres with strict budgetary controls and spending discipline.
• Drive cost optimization through trend analysis and efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee working capital to ensure strong liquidity and cash flows.

5. Financial Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Establish robust financial controls, systems, and policies aligned with statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other regulations.
• Liaise with auditors to facilitate audits, resolve queries, and implement recommendations.

6. MIS & Financial Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate MIS reports for management and investors.
• Consolidate group financial statements with actionable insights.

7. Risk Management & Investment Analysis

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Support leadership on expansion, diversification, and capital expenditure decisions.

8. Treasury & Fund Management

• Manage banking relationships, fund flows, credit lines, and treasury operations.
• Monitor interest costs, financial covenants, and optimize capital utilization.

9. Inter-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner with operations, procurement, warehouse, and HR to align financial processes with business strategy.
• Foster financial accountability and transparency across departments.

Requirements:

• CA with 7+years of experience; Logisitics industry preference.
• Strong track record in group finance operations & internal controls.
• Hands-on with financial systems, MIS reporting & audit handling.
• Strategic thinker with a sharp eye for cost, compliance & growth.