Group Financial Controller

As a Shared Services - Group Financial Controller at TELUS Digital, your role will involve overseeing financial reporting, consolidation, compliance, and control functions across a diverse portfolio of international entities. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, you will collaborate closely with regional finance teams, senior stakeholders, and external auditors to support TELUS Digital's continued growth under the direct supervision of the CFO. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including full Group consolidated accounts. - Oversee statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and local GAAP. - Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and timely audits across all legal entities. - Ensure reconciliations, governance frameworks, and operational controls are embedded and effective. Budgeting, Forecasting & Insight: - Develop and manage budgets and rolling forecasts for the Group and European region. - Monitor performance against KPIs, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership. - Provide strategic financial analysis to guide commercial decisions, improve profitability, and enhance efficiency. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization: - Lead finance transformation initiatives, replacing outdated processes with automation solutions. - Drive optimization of Workday and Adaptive Insights tools, ensuring seamless workflows and high-quality reporting. - Support system enhancements, add-ons, and finance team training initiatives. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Partner with the CFO, VP of Finance, and global business unit leaders to align strategies. - Maintain strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax experts to ensure compliance and efficiency. - Collaborate with international teams to ensure unified accounting and reporting strategies across the organization. Qualification Required: - Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. - Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required; Big 4 or Top 10 audit background preferred. - Minimum 10 years in finance roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership or controller positions. - Proven track record in group consolidation accounting across multiple international entities and currencies. - Experience in finance process transformation and automation. - Advanced knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP. - Proficiency with ERP systems (Workday, Adaptive Insights, or equivalent). - Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling). TELUS Digital focuses on human connection to design, build, and deliver high-tech, high-touch customer experiences. With a global presence and commitment to diversity, TELUS Digital empowers customer experience innovation through digital enablement and teamwork. If you have a passion for growth, a belief in spirited teamwork, and the courage to innovate, TELUS Digital welcomes your application.,