Business Finance Manager

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert in Mumbai seeks a Finance Controller with 8+ years to lead the India Finance team, overseeing project finance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

The role partners with business leaders on cost management, financial risks, KPIs and strategic decisions, ensuring compliance and timely financial statements across the region.

Reports to Director of Finance. Designation: Finance Controller.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance leadership roles.
• Experience in project accounting and cost management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax standards.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and drive strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial reporting, forecasting and modelling for business partners.
• Track key metrics: fee income, project income, backlog, utilization, DSOs.
• Coordinate monthly close with APAC and global finance teams.
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage audits and tax filings.
• Provide strategic financial advice to mitigate risks and enable growth.

Skills

People management

Financial planning

Accounting standards

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/MBA/CFA

Job description

Business Finance Controller, A leading Global Business Consulting and Services company, Mumbai

Job summary: A leading global Business Consulting and Services company is keen to hire a Finance controller with 8+ years of experience to lead the India Finance team, managing project finance, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Oversee revenue recognition, billing, audits and project financial performance, while partnering with business leaders on cost management, financial risks, KPIs and strategic decision-making.

About the company: A leading global consulting and international development organization with 2000+ employees operating across 80+ countries, working with governments, corporations, investors, communities and civil-society organizations. The organization works on large-scale transformation and development projects, covering areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and economic growth.

Reports to : Director of Finance

Designation: Finance Controller

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Operational Responsibilities

• Deliver financial reporting, performance assessment, and financial forecasting/modelling needs of the Business Partners while implementing best practices as outlined by Global Finance.
• Track and report key financial performance metrics such as fee and reimbursable income, project income, business contribution, utilization, backlog, process efficiency (timesheets, billing, report delivery), days sales outstanding.
• Coordinate with the APAC and Global finance team to ensure financial systems maintain alignment with business requirements and to coordinate monthly financial processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely month end close process for India business in coordination with APAC Finance, including assurance that sub ledger reporting is in agreement with the project and general ledgers.
• Implement and lead on 24-month cash and profit forecasts.
• Coordinate closely with other Finance teams to maximize utilization of resources and build global best practices as well as identify opportunities for resource utilization and performance leveraging (value for money).
• Ensure that systems are in place and functioning to identify and mitigate project financial risk and to track realised risks.
• Review financial metrics for bid proposals and provide pricing support and advice as required.

2. Statutory Responsibilities

• Ensure financial compliance with client contracting regulations and maintain awareness of changes in obligations and markets shifts in financial assessment.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements and reports.
• Manage external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion and resolution of audit issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and other statutory obligations.
• Manage audit of financial statements for all contracting entities within the region and ensure all tax filings are accurate and lodged on time.

3. Strategic Responsibilities

• Expand the financial acumen of Project Managers and Business Leaders.
• Provide strategic financial advice in cost structures, key financial indicators, investment assessment, and financial modelling for the Business Region and Business Lines.
• Lead the India Finance team including financial management, payroll, accounts payable and treasury accounting.
• Identify and assess financial & operational risk & opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and business growth.
• The Finance Controller will also be responsible to ensure that all statuory, tax, legal and secreterial compliances are full met and support maintiaining the ethics and compliance frequirements

Requirement

• Strong people management experience, including setting clear performance objectives, managing for results, giving, and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching employees
• Extensive experience in project and business financial planning/management preferably within both small and large organizations as well as reflecting professional services activities.
• Understanding of accounting and tax standards.
• Demonstrated personal and situational awareness to build stakeholder confidence and positive relationships with individuals across all levels and areas of the firm

Key competencies and professional expertise required

• Job Cost Accounting and Project Work Breakdown Structure expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a geographically diverse team
• In-depth understanding of project accounting and linkages to project management.
• Strategic Thinking
• Good ethical standards and integrity
• Team Management

Education: CA or MBA in finance or CFA, Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

Working Days: Monday - Friday