Financial Controller

FNZ Group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

FNZ Group seeks an experienced finance professional to lead UK close processes, general-ledger control and group reporting. You will own month-end and year-end activities, review journals and reconciliations, and drive accuracy and timely delivery of statutory and management information.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, advanced Excel and ERP experience (Dynamics 365 or Navision). You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with global finance teams, and contribute to process improvements and

Qualifications

• Typically 5–10 years of experience in financial accounting or related environment.
• Strong month-end and year-end close experience with reconciliations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and group reporting.
• Sound IFRS knowledge and UK financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems experience (Dynamics/Navision).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities for UK entities with timetables.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and close deliverables.
• Own balance-sheet reconciliations and resolve complex items.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and group reporting packs.
• Identify automation opportunities and support system/process changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured approach

Clear communication

Collaborative mindset

Robust controls

Education

ACCA qualified

ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Navision

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Location- Gurgaon

Key accountabilities_:

Financial close and general-ledger control

• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close activities in line with UK and Group reporting timetables.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and other close deliverables, ensuring appropriate support and approval.
• Own and review balance-sheet reconciliations, investigate complex reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger for assigned UK entities or processes.
• Review work prepared by colleagues or service providers and provide clear, timely feedback.

Financial, statutory and Group reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial information, including Group reporting packs and supporting analysis.
• Support the preparation of UK statutory financial statements and associated schedules in accordance with applicable requirements and Group accounting policies.
• Analyse financial results, significant movements and unusual items, communicating clear explanations and recommended actions.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting, recharges, confirmations and reconciliations with relevant Group finance teams.
• Provide high-quality financial information for management, Board, regulatory or other reporting as required.

Controls, governance and audit

• Operate, evidence and improve key financial controls, identifying control gaps and leading agreed remediation actions.
• Coordinate external, internal and statutory audit requests for assigned areas, acting as a principal finance contact where appropriate.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation meet internal policy, audit and record-keeping expectations.
• Support UK tax and statutory compliance by preparing accurate schedules and coordinating with internal or external specialists.

Systems, process improvement and stakeholder management

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardisation and simplification across financial-control processes.
• Use ERP and reporting systems effectively, maintaining data quality and supporting system or process changes.
• Build effective relationships with UK and Group Finance, auditors, advisers and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing and day-to-day support to less experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and change initiatives.

Experience and qualifications Essential

• Typically 5-10 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, financial control, external audit or a related environment.
• Strong practical experience of month-end and year-end close, general-ledger control and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts, Group reporting packs and audit support.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and UK financial reporting requirements, with the ability to research and resolve accounting issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using a large ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Navision or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to own complex deliverables, exercise judgement and meet demanding deadlines.

Preferred

• ACCA qualified; ACA, CIMA or another recognised professional accounting qualification also welcomed.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, a regulated environment or a large international group.
• Experience reviewing others work, coaching colleagues or coordinating an outsourced/shared-service team.
• Experience of finance transformation, automation or control-improvement initiatives.

Skills and behaviours

• High attention to detail, sound judgement and a strong commitment to data quality.
• Structured and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive and accountable working style.
• Commitment to robust controls, continuous improvement and professional standards.

Success measures

• Accurate and timely month-end, year-end and Group reporting deliverables.
• High-quality balance-sheet reconciliations with reconciling items resolved promptly.
• Clear audit evidence and responsive management of auditor and stakeholder queries.
• Effective operation and continuous improvement of financial controls and processes.
• Reliable collaboration across UK and Group Finance within agreed reporting timetables.