Financial Controller

Adani Group; Karaikal District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee finance and accounting for the Ports Business. The role focuses on budgeting, financial planning & analysis, MIS, accounting, treasury, working capital, GST compliance and audits, with an emphasis on strong governance and strategic support.

You will lead a finance team, drive modern finance systems, and ensure timely audit closures and statutory compliance, enabling the business to grow responsibly.

Qualifications

• CA with minimum 8+ years experience in finance & accounts.
• Experience handling end-to-end finance operations in large infra/port setups.
• Strong exposure to balance sheet finalization, statutory audits and regulatory compliances.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, consolidation, review and finalization of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Monitor and analyze revenue, costs and profitability; recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial evaluation and decision support for capex and investments.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Treasury

Internal Controls

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

Position Purpose

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting functions for the Ports Business, including budgeting, financial planning & analysis, management information systems (MIS), accounting, treasury management, working capital management, receivables management, statutory compliance, audits, and financial reporting. The role is critical in driving business growth through strong financial governance, effective controls, compliance management, and strategic decision support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, review, and finalization of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets and ensure timely approvals.
• Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, cost, and profitability performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial evaluation and decision support for capital expenditure proposals and investment decisions.
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of monthly MIS reports and coordinate performance reviews.
• Oversee the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Analyze expenses, receivables, and working capital trends and drive operational efficiency.
• Manage cash flows, liquidity positions, and short-term investment decisions.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Ensure completion of statutory audits within defined timelines.
• Ensure compliance with GST, EPCG obligations, and all applicable statutory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team.
• Drive adoption of modern finance systems, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Experience handling end-to-end finance operations in a large organization or infrastructure / port setup.
• Strong exposure to balance sheet finalization, statutory audits, and regulatory compliances.

Key Competencies

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting & Forecasting, Treasury Management, Financial Reporting, Working Capital Management, Audit Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Controls, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, and Business Partnering.