Finance & Procurement Controller

About the Role:

Finance &

financial and operational checkpoint

spend accountability

Key Responsibilities:

Requisition Validation & Cost Control:

• Review and validate all purchase, procurement, and operational spend requests raised by the operations and project teams.
• Verify pricing, quantity, vendor selection, and alignment with approved budgets.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and recommend approval or escalation of spend requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval hierarchies, financial policies, and documentation standards.
• Maintain records of approvals for audit readiness and reporting purposes.

Process Governance & Reporting:

• Strengthen approval workflows for transparency and compliance.
• Monitor departmental spend and highlight cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare MIS reports on spend patterns, variances, and vendor efficiency.

Recommend improvements in procurement and spend approval processes

Vendor & Procurement Oversight:

• Evaluate vendor quotations and ensure fair and competitive pricing.
• Coordinate with vendors for rate finalization post-validation in collaboration with finance and operations teams.
• Verify invoices, ensure correct billing, and work with finance for timely payments.
• Track vendor performance and maintain records of contracts, pricing, and payment terms.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial analysis and cost validation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and structured, process-driven approach.
• Sound understanding of procurement cycles, vendor management, and operational spend.
• Proficiency in Excel, Tally, ERP, or financial tracking systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to balance operational needs with financial discipline.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in

  Finance / Commerce / Accounting

  (MBA in Finance preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in

  Procurement, Finance Operations, or Spend Control

  .
• Prior experience in a review, approval, or validation-focused role is highly desirable.

Key Attributes:

• Financially prudent and process-oriented.
• Integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and adherence to timelines.