Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller Corporate to lead financial control, accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, working capital monitoring, and finance process excellence across multiple plants and corporate operations.
The role will work closely with the CFO, CEOs/Business Heads, Plant Heads, and Operating Leaders to provide accurate financial insights, strengthen financial controls, drive cost and process improvements, and support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Lead and coordinate the Annual Business Plan (ABP) for plants and corporate functions.
- Monitor Budget vs. Actuals, identify key variances, and drive corrective actions.
- Coordinate periodic forecasting and financial performance reviews.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support business and operational decisions.
- Drive cost monitoring and cost optimisation initiatives.
Financial Control & Accounting
- Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Revenue Recognition.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records across plants and corporate entities.
- Review provisions, accruals, accounting entries, reconciliations, allocations, and financial schedules.
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
- Strengthen financial discipline and control across all locations.
MIS, Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Monthly MIS and Management Reports.
- Prepare plant-wise and consolidated financial performance reports.
- Drive profitability, cost, trend, and variance analysis.
- Provide actionable financial insights to the CFO and business leaders.
- Highlight financial risks, gaps, and areas requiring management attention.
Working Capital & Treasury
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, payments, and fund requirements.
- Drive effective monitoring of receivables, payables, and inventory.
- Coordinate with banking and treasury teams on routine requirements.
- Provide timely cash flow and liquidity information to support treasury decisions.
Capex & Fixed Asset Control
- Monitor Capex against approved budgets and business plans.
- Ensure adherence to financial controls and approval processes for capital expenditure.
- Track project-wise Capex utilisation, commitments, and expenditure.
- Ensure appropriate accounting, capitalization, and reporting of fixed assets.
ERP, Systems & Finance Automation
- Ensure effective utilisation of SAP/ERP systems for accounting, reporting, controls, and MIS.
- Identify gaps in finance processes and systems and drive improvements.
- Lead initiatives for finance process automation and digitalisation.
- Continuously improve finance processes for greater accuracy, efficiency, transparency, and control.
Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Establish and strengthen financial controls, accounting procedures, and SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
- Identify financial control risks and implement corrective measures.
- Coordinate internal and statutory audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely payment of statutory dues and filing of applicable returns.
- Monitor compliance relating to Direct Tax, GST, Customs, and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and statutory authorities on finance and taxation matters.
Leadership & Business Partnering
- Lead and develop finance and accounting teams across plants and corporate functions.
- Build team capability through coaching, mentoring, and continuous development.
- Partner with CFO, CEOs/Business Heads, Plant Heads, and Operating Leaders on financial performance and business decisions.
- Promote financial discipline, accountability, governance, and strong internal controls.
Eligibility & Experience
- CA / CMA (ICWA) qualification is mandatory.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Financial Control, Accounting, and Business Finance.
- Experience in Manufacturing / Automotive / Engineering industries, preferably with multi-plant exposure.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on SAP experience is mandatory, with strong exposure to ERP-driven finance processes.
- Strong expertise in Financial Controlling, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, MIS, Management Reporting, and Financial Analysis.
- Strong experience in Working Capital, Cash Flow Management, Treasury Coordination, Capex Control, Fixed Assets, and Cost & Profitability Analysis.
- Good understanding of Internal Controls, Governance, Statutory Compliance, GST, Direct Tax, Customs, and Audit.
- Strong exposure to financial planning, budget vs. actual analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Experience in finance process automation, digitalisation, SOP development, and process improvement.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial analytics tools.