Finance Controller - Industrial/Manufacturing/Infra

Michael Page; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a rapidly expanding Indian infrastructure platform in New Delhi to recruit a senior finance leader. You will oversee accounting, close cycles, budgeting, tax compliance, and investor communications across high-value energy projects.

The role requires a CA qualification and 8–12 years in finance, with strong governance and project accounting skills. It offers ownership of ERP initiatives, treasury, and reporting to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 8–12 years in finance and accounts.
• Experience in power transmission, infrastructure or EPC sector preferred.
• Proven end-to-end finance function management.
• Strong governance and project accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting, project cost tracking, asset capitalization, revenue recognition, and financial reporting under Ind AS.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with regulatory compliance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow planning.
• Manage GST, TDS, income tax compliance, audits, and regulatory relationships.
• Support investor reporting, board presentations, fundraising, and due diligence.
• Lead ERP and finance system implementations to improve automation and project visibility.
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, debt servicing, receivables, and payables.
• Implement internal controls and governance frameworks to mitigate risks.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and business insights for decision-making.

Skills

CA qualification

Finance experience

Infrastructure/EPC

End-to-end finance

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

CA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Drive finance strategy for high-value infrastructure projects
• Join a fast-growing platform shaping India's energy future

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding infrastructure platform focused on developing and managing critical energy assets across India. The organisation is committed to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and strengthening the country's infrastructure ecosystem.

Job Description

• Oversee financial accounting, project cost tracking, asset capitalisation, revenue recognition, and financial reporting under Ind AS.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow planning, and working capital optimisation.
• Manage GST, TDS, income tax compliance, audits, assessments, and relationships with regulatory authorities.
• Support investor reporting, board presentations, financial disclosures, fundraising activities, and due diligence processes.
• Lead ERP and finance system implementation initiatives to improve automation, scalability, and project visibility.
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, debt servicing, receivables, and payables management.
• Implement robust internal controls, strengthen governance frameworks, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and business insights to support strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• 8 to 12 years of finance and accounts experience.
• Experience in Power, Transmission, Infrastructure, or EPC sectors preferred.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end finance functions.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, project costing, contract management, and governance.
• Knowledge of indirect taxation and its impact on project profitability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including vendor and supplier engagement.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with strong commercial acumen.

What's on Offer

• A permanent role in the power transmission industry.
• Opportunities to lead and grow within the finance function.
• Based in New Delhi.