Finance Controller – Manufacturing Firm – CA ABC Consultants

The Corporate Institute; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Finance Controller to lead strategic financial management, budgeting, and planning for its Indian operations.

You will partner with site operations to drive financial performance, manage regulatory compliance, and build a strong finance team through mentoring and development.

Qualifications

• CA with 12+ years of experience in finance, accounting and strategic planning.
• Preference for management degree/diploma.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial setups is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial advisory for business decisions and risk mitigation.
• Oversee end-to-end accounting, reporting, and compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory understanding

Education

CA

Management Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Finance Controller

We are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world’s key challenges – resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

• For over a century, it has worked to feed the world and protect the planet, and our mission is to do this in a responsible and sustainable way. It delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. The fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the growing world population. It’s industrial products and solutions reduce emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations.
• Founded in Norway 1905, It has a worldwide presence with production and sales and services operations across countries i.e. America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with more than 17,000 employees, sales to 150 countries and sales revenue of more than 14 billion USD. Safety is always the top-most priority.
• It has supplied fertilizers as well as fertilizer raw materials to the Indian market for over two decades. It has continuously strengthened its footprint in Western and Southern India by providing Crop nutrition solutions with combination of Premium products and Knowledge through unique Farmer centric approach. Its philosophy is to connect with thousands of farmers at the grass root level and has a strong commitment to serving the agriculture sector in India, thereby improving the livelihood of Indian farmer. To leverage on this and to expand into the northern & eastern geographies of India, It has acquired Tata Chemicals’ 1.2 MN MT Urea plant in UP, Northern India. With this acquisition it’s India’s scale of operation has grown significantly.

Purpose of the Role :

• To act as a Strategic business enabler for Plant operations by partnering with Operations team to drive financial performance, operational efficiency and informed decision making.

Role and Responsibilities :

Strategic Financial Management & Planning

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial advisory for business decisions, revenue generation (e.g., surplus ammonia), and risk mitigation.
• Partner with leadership on site-wide strategy through data-driven insights and financial projections.

Accounting, Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations: source to pay, order to cash, record to report, asset and cost accounting.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and Fertilizer Industry Coordination Committee (FICC) norms.
• Lead internal controls, statutory audits, and timely reporting including HFM, FICC, Gas Pool, and ISO audits.

Accounting, Reporting and Compliance

• Drive cost control initiatives, provide financial concurrence for commercial negotiations, and implement cost- saving strategies.
• Manage financial aspects of surplus ammonia and CO- utilization.
• Oversee gas payment terms, credit, LC management, and subsidy-related compliance and reporting.

Regulatory Advocacy and Stakeholder Management

• Act as site representative to regulators (FICC, DoF, Ministry of Fertilizers, FAI).
• Ensure timely submissions, policy advocacy, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent finance function in cross-functional teams (CSR, LMC of school, site leadership).

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Enhance team capabilities in financial systems, risk management, and compliance.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to organizational values.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High integrity with problem-solving mindset and decision-making acumen.
• Proficient in SAP, MS Office, and financial management tools.
• Collaborative and persuasive, with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and regulatory information and translate it into actionable business decisions.

Education and Experience

• Education : Chartered Accountant(CA)preferably 1st Attempt ; Professional degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Management Degree/Diploma is preferred.
• Experience : Minimum 12 years of overall experience in finance, accounting, and strategic financial planning roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setup.

Knowledge grows through differences

It is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, it has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.