Financial Controller

ISS India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS India is seeking a seasoned Finance Leader with 8-12 years of controllership experience to drive financial excellence. You will partner with business heads, own P&L and balance sheet, and lead budgeting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.

Responsibilities include MIS, reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial activities to optimize cash flow and compliance while mentoring the finance team to achieve KPIs across local and global timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and reporting capability.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of corporate finance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business heads to drive growth, profitability, and efficiency.
• Own P&L and balance sheet with leaders; manage stakeholders.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and conduct variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

Corporate Finance

Strategic Business Planning

Internal Controls

Education

BCom / MBA (Finance) / CA

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with business heads to drive growth, profitability, and efficiency
• Own the P&L and balance sheet alongside business leaders
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and manage key stakeholders

Budgeting & Planning

• Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts within timelines
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and address key drivers

Revenue Assurance & Cost Control

• Optimize costs and prevent revenue leakage through process improvements
• Analyze direct and indirect costs to recommend areas for optimization
• Implement effective internal controls and policies to enhance cost efficiency
• Ensuring contract compliance

MIS & Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements and group reports
• Present financial outcomes, plans, and projections to local management
• Ensure year-end reporting and compliance with zero deviations

Strategic Financial Activities

• Analyze operational performance to recommend process improvements
• Manage cash flow, enhance internal controls, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Drive risk minimization and enhance administrative efficiency

Team Management

• Directly and indirectly, lead and develop the finance team through training influence, and continuous mentorship
• Set and appraise team KPIs while fostering collaboration

Skills & Competencies:

Functional Skills

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Business Planning
• Internal Controls

Generic Skills

• Collaborative and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive, goal-driven, and innovative
• Be able to deliver a high-quality output under strict local and global timelines

Key Interactions

• Internal stakeholders
• Client interaction

This role offers a high-impact opportunity to drive financial excellence and business growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Education: BCom /MBA (Finance) /CA with 8-12 years of relevant business finance or controllership experience preferred.