Lead - Controllership

The Financial Controller will lead the controllership and financial reporting function ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial statements. This role partners closely with treasury, tax, and business teams to strengthen governance, optimize working capital, and support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. The incumbent will drive process excellence, internal controls, and cost efficiency across the organization while ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly & quarterly standalone and console financials.
• Providing financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making
• Leading accounting operations, MIS, variance analysis, statutory & management reporting
• Partnering with treasury for managing working capital/ term loan drawdowns; with tax team for compliance, various current & past assessment proceedings for group companies
• Coordinating with external financial, compliance and tax auditors.
• Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls, especially spending controls, to safeguard company and reduce fraud
• Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across the business.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and correctness in transaction recording. KPI based reporting for various stakeholders
• Setting up procedures, policies & SOP's per accounting standards/ regulations.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• CA 15–20 years of post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, and controllership roles within large or complex organizations.
• Significant experience in finance and accounting roles, including experience in financial management, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Candidates should have a track record of progressively responsible positions, including managerial or supervisory experience.
• Financial Reporting: In-depth knowledge and experience in financial reporting, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements, compliance with accounting standards (such as IND AS, GAAP and IFRS), and understanding of financial controls and regulations.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. Proficiency in financial modeling, ratio analysis, and other financial analysis techniques.