Financial Controller

Job description

**Role Overview** We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Finance Leader with 912 years of post-qualification experience to lead financial reporting, internal audit & controls and cross-functional transformation initiatives. The role requires a strategic finance professional with strong leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive operational excellence across the organization. **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Reporting & Compliance** - Timely reporting of Consolidated and Standalone Financial Statements of the Entity - Drive compliance with statutory, tax, corporate, and regulatory requirements. - Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities. **Internal Controls & Governance** - Design, implement, and strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and governance frameworks. - Monitor compliance with policies, SOPs, and risk management practices. - Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve financial control environment. - Ensure adherence to corporate governance practices and ethical standards. **Internal Audit & Risk Management** - Lead internal audit planning, execution, and closure of audit observations. - Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies. - Track implementation of corrective and preventive actions across functions. - Collaborate with business teams to strengthen risk awareness and accountability. **Cross-Functional Project Management** - Drive finance transformation and strategic cross-functional projects across departments. - Partner with business, operations, HR, IT, legal, and supply chain teams for process improvement initiatives. - Support M&A, restructuring, system implementation, ERP transformation, and integration projects as required. - Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth project execution. **Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management** - Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance and audit teams. - Develop strong working relationships with senior management and business leaders. - Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making. - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. **Desired Skills & Competencies** - Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. - Expertise in internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit processes. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Proven ability to manage large teams and complex stakeholder environments. - Experience in ERP systems and finance process automation. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. **Preferred Industry Experience** - Ecommerce/Manufacturing / FMCG / Retail / Listed Company environment preferred. - Experience in handling large-scale operations and multi-location businesses would be an advantage. **Key Attributes** - Strategic thinker with strong execution capability - High integrity and ownership mindset - Result-oriented and proactive - Strong interpersonal and influencing skills - Ability to drive organizational change and transformation