Financial Controller

Role & responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and treasury.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage financial audits and coordinate with external auditors.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budget preparation and mid-year revisions.
• Build financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning.
• Monitor budgetary performance and highlight variances with corrective action recommendations.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize working capital.
• Monitor collections, payables, and treasury transactions.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Implement financial policies, SOPs, and best practices.

Management & Leadership

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Strengthen financial processes and systems through automation and continual improvement.
• Provide insights and support to senior management for decision-making.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee accounting software, ERP systems, and financial automation tools.
• Identify gaps in processes and implement more efficient workflows.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications :

• CA (Chartered Accountant) preferred
• MBA in Finance Optional
• Strong working knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and statutory requirements.
• Strong understanding of distribution business (discounting schemes) preferred.

Experience

• 815 years of progressive finance & accounting experience, with at least 35 years in a managerial or controller-level role.
• Experience in manufacturing and FMCG, distribution or medical industry preferred.
• Proven track record in audits, internal controls, financial statements, cash-flow management.
• Experience with ERPs and Tally manadatory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent understanding of statutory compliance, taxation, and corporate law.
• High proficiency with Excel and financial software.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ethical, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a growing or mid-sized company where processes needed structuring.
• Exposure to international accounting or multi-entity consolidation.
• Ability to scale finance systems and automate workflows