Finance Controller - VP1

CO_AFATI Apex Fund Services LLP; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Pune/India seeks a senior finance leader to oversee financial reporting, audits, and internal controls. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while managing cash flow and working capital.

The role partners with cross‑functional teams to provide strategic financial insights and ensure tax and regulatory compliance. You should have 8–12 years of progressive financial management experience, with ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics) and strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Education in finance with professional qualification (CA/CPA/CMA or MBA).
• 8–12 years of progressive financial management experience.
• Exposure to financial reporting, audits, controls and compliance.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and audits.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for leadership.
• Establish and monitor internal controls and governance processes.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Sales, and Supply Chain on financial insights.
• Ensure timely tax and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CA/CPA/CMA/MBA

Financial reporting

Audit management

Excel modelling

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

deadline driven

Education

CA/CPA/CMA/MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

Financial Reporting & Compliance

1. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and statutory requirements. Lead internal and external audit processes. Maintain accurate general ledger and oversee period-end closing activities.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles. Analyze financial performance against plans, highlighting risks and opportunities. Provide variance analysis with actionable insights for leadership.
3. Internal Controls & Governance Establish, monitor, and improve internal controls across financial processes. Oversee policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Mitigate financial risks through proactive monitoring and controls.
4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Monitor liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and treasury operations. Optimize working capital (AR, AP, inventory). Manage banking relationships and financial instruments, where applicable.
5. Business Partnering Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, HR, Sales, Supply Chain). Support strategic and financial decision‑making with reliable data. Provide cost analysis and improvement recommendations.
6. Tax & Regulatory Compliance Ensure timely filing of tax returns (direct/indirect taxes). Liaise with tax consultants for compliance and planning. Monitor regulatory changes impacting finance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education CA / CPA / CMA / MBA Finance (preferred). Experience 8-12 years of progressive financial management experience. Strong exposure to financial reporting, audits, controls, and compliance. Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, etc.). Technical Skills Advanced knowledge of accounting principles. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent Excel and financial modelling capabilities. Behavioral Competencies Strong leadership and communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Budget vs. actual variance management
• Audit results and internal control effectiveness
• Working capital efficiency
• Compliance adherence
• Team capability and performance

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross‑jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard‑working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry‑changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single‑source solution and unified cross asset‑class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross‑jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long‑standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people‑powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us