Assistant General Manager – Financial Controller Mantras2Success Consultants

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days working

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai seeks an Assistant General Manager – Financial Controller to lead financial planning, FP&A, P&L management, MIS reporting, and AP/AR processes. This senior role demands analytical excellence, strategic insight, and strong business acumen to drive profitability.

Responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing cost controls with robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance & Accounting with CA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years in financial controlling, FP&A, P&L, AP/AR, and MIS reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS data tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the Group.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor and control P&L across units to meet targets.
• Oversee AP processes including vendor payments and cash flow alignment.
• Oversee AR activities, collections, aging analysis, and credit risk.
• Develop MIS frameworks for timely, accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data-driven reporting.
• Identify cost optimization and pricing strategies to improve margins.
• Strengthen procurement and vendor negotiations to create value.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

P&L management

MIS reporting

ERP knowledge

Education

Finance & Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Designation: Assistant General Manager – Financial Controller

Location: Mumbai

5 Days Working

Job Profile

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Financial Controller to lead the Group’s financial planning, analysis, and control functions. This role will oversee the entire finance operations, including FP&A, P&L management, MIS reporting, and critically, Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes. The Financial Controller will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic guidance to drive profitability and growth. This is a senior strategic position requiring robust analytical capabilities, operational oversight, and strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the Group.
• Drive the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership for data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor, review, and control the P&L across business units, ensuring alignment with financial targets and corporate objectives.
• Oversee and optimize Accounts Payable (AP) processes including vendor payments, expense management, credit terms negotiation, and ensuring timely disbursements aligned with cash flow strategies.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, ensuring accurate invoicing, efficient collections, aging analysis, and minimizing credit risk and bad debts.
• Develop, implement, and improve MIS frameworks to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data collection, analysis, and financial reporting processes.
• Identify and implement cost optimization and expense control measures across the organization.
• Design and enhance sourcing and pricing strategies to improve margins, drive profitability, and ensure competitive positioning.
• Evaluate and strengthen procurement processes and vendor negotiations to ensure cost-effectiveness and value creation.
• Establish pricing models and commercial frameworks in line with market trends and business objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance & Accounting plus CA Qualified.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive experience in financial controlling, FP&A, P&L management, AP/AR oversight, and MIS reporting.
• Prior experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of working capital management, including AP/AR cycles and cash flow optimization.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capabilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining financial discipline.

Contact: Archie Jain, [phone]