Financial Controller

Stellar Talent Hr Consultancy Chennai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Talent HR Consultancy Chennai represents a Chennai-based technology and manufacturing company seeking a Finance Controller to lead the finance function and partner with the CEO and Board on strategic financial governance.

The role covers budgeting, treasury, fundraising, IPO readiness, compliance with GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and SEBI, and building an ERP-driven control environment plus driving cost optimization.

Qualifications

• CA is mandatory for the role.
• MBA (Finance) and/or CFA qualification is an added advantage.
• 12–18 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in Technology or Manufacturing organizations.
• Strong exposure to fundraising, IPOs, banking, treasury, investor relations, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent strategic planning, financial leadership, and business partnering capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive growth through financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, MIS, cash flow, and profitability analysis.
• Manage banking relationships, working capital, fundraising, and treasury.
• Oversee statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA, SEBI).
• Support SME IPO, private equity, due diligence, and investor communications.
• Establish financial governance, risk management, and ERP-driven financial processes.
• Partner with business teams on pricing, commercial decisions, and cost optimization.
• Lead and develop the finance team while ensuring timely financial reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

IPO experience

Treasury

Investor relations

Statutory compliance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA (Finance) or CFA

Job description

Job Title: Finance Controller

Experience: 1218 Years

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Client:

Our client, represented exclusively by Stellar Talent HR Consultancy, is a leading Indian research-driven technology and digital transformation company. Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, they specialize in IoT and AI solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished Finance Controller to lead the Finance function and serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board. This leadership role is responsible for driving financial discipline, business profitability, capital management, IPO readiness, fundraising, statutory compliance, and enterprise-wide financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, MIS, cash flow, and profitability analysis.
• Manage banking relationships, working capital, fundraising, and treasury.
• Oversee statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA, SEBI).
• Support SME IPO, private equity, due diligence, and investor communications.
• Establish financial governance, risk management, and ERP-driven financial processes.
• Partner with business teams on pricing, commercial decisions, and cost optimization

Lead and develop the finance team while ensuring timely financial reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• EBITDA & Net Profit Margin
• Budget vs. Actual Performance
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• DSO, DPO & Inventory Days
• Timely Monthly Financial Closure
• Compliance & Audit Effectiveness
• Cost Optimization & OPEX Control
• IPO & Fundraising Milestone Achievement
• Financial Reporting Accuracy
• Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

Desired Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• MBA (Finance) and/or CFA qualification will be an added advantage.
• 1218 years of progressive finance experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in Technology or Manufacturing organizations.
• Strong exposure to fundraising, IPOs, banking, treasury, investor relations, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent strategic planning, financial leadership, and business partnering capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive business growth through financial insights.