Financial Controller

JSW Steel; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel, Mumbai, seeks an experienced Finance Leader to oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and cross-functional transformation initiatives. The role drives compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while leading risk management and governance across the organization.

You will coordinate audits, manage ERP-driven finance modernization, and lead multi-location teams to deliver operational excellence and strategic financial insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial reporting, governance, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead large finance teams and drive risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP implementations and finance process automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely consolidation and statutory financial reporting.
• Design and strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Lead internal audit planning, execution, and remediation tracking.
• Drive cross-functional finance transformation and ERP transformation projects.
• Mentor teams and partner with senior management on strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

ERP Systems

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Finance Leader with 912 years of post-qualification experience to lead financial reporting, internal audit & controls and cross-functional transformation initiatives. The role requires a strategic finance professional with strong leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Timely reporting of Consolidated and Standalone Financial Statements of the Entity
• Drive compliance with statutory, tax, corporate, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Design, implement, and strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and governance frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with policies, SOPs, and risk management practices.
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve financial control environment.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance practices and ethical standards.

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Lead internal audit planning, execution, and closure of audit observations.
• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track implementation of corrective and preventive actions across functions.
• Collaborate with business teams to strengthen risk awareness and accountability.

Cross-Functional Project Management

• Drive finance transformation and strategic cross-functional projects across departments.
• Partner with business, operations, HR, IT, legal, and supply chain teams for process improvement initiatives.
• Support M&A, restructuring, system implementation, ERP transformation, and integration projects as required.
• Lead change management initiatives and ensure smooth project execution.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance and audit teams.
• Develop strong working relationships with senior management and business leaders.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience in ERP systems and finance process automation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Ecommerce/Manufacturing / FMCG / Retail / Listed Company environment preferred.
• Experience in handling large-scale operations and multi-location businesses would be an advantage.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
• High integrity and ownership mindset
• Result-oriented and proactive
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to drive organizational change and transformation