Financial Controller

As the Group Finance Controller, you'll play a vital role in supporting the business and driving financial success across our global operations. This isn't just a finance and accounting role; you'll be a strategic partner, providing leadership and coordination in business planning, accounting, and budgeting. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you'll be a key contributor to management reviews and group-level presentations. You'll be responsible for the financial health and compliance of our Global operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial System Implementation: Identify, evaluate, and implement accounting systems and tools to support the organization's needs.
• Accounting Best Practices & Controls: Establish best-in-class accounting practices and internal control procedures, including:
• Optimizing billing processes and systems.
• Streamlining revenue and cash reconciliations.
• Developing and implementing SOPs and SLAs.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end financial closures and consolidations (Indian AS, IFRS, US GAAP).
• Audit Management: Oversee the end-to-end audit process for timely completion.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain expertise in applicable statutes and regulations.
• Process Automation: Identify and implement processes to automate routine tasks.
• Financial Leadership: Provide leadership and coordination for business planning, accounting, and budgeting.
• Management Reporting: Develop and manage MIS reports (client profitability, budget preparation, forecasting, consolidation).
• Support CFO in presentations.
• Working Capital Management: Oversee payroll, WIP review, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Strategic Analysis: Utilize financial modeling, KPI analysis, and clear communication to inform business decisions.
• People Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team through workshops, training programs, and skill-building initiatives to prepare them for greater responsibilities.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Utilize expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insightful recommendations to inform business decisions.
• Communication: Clearly and concisely communicate financial information to stakeholders at all levels.

What You'll Bring

• A highly business-focused and hands-on approach.
• Extremely strong leadership, communication, and operational skills.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is essential.
• 10-12 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in strategy consulting, market research, media, or advertising industry is highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Must be articulate, confident, assertive, and demonstrate a strong sense of control.