Financial Controller, GCC

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners; India; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CIP Fund Solutions is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 8+ years of experience in finance controlling to join our GCC Finance team. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while strengthening internal controls and ensuring regulatory compliance across global operations.

You will lead treasury management, liaison with auditors and tax advisors, and partner with cross‑functional teams to drive business performance and operational efficiency through data‑driven insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in finance controlling and leadership of finance teams.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, statutory audit, compliance and accounting operations.
• Hands-on expertise in month-end/year-end close, treasury and banking operations, and local tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and treasury operations; optimize financing arrangements.

Skills

Finance controlling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Internal controls

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Business Central (MSBC)

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Team

As a Financial Controller, you will be part of the GCC Finance team at CIP Fund Solutions (CIP FS). The team delivers high‑quality financial reporting, financial controls, accounting, treasury, budgeting and forecasting, and compliance support for CIP’s global operations. The team partners closely with regional finance teams, business stakeholders, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure robust financial governance, strong internal controls, and operational excellence. The role also serves as a point of contact for bankers and supports local compliance activities.

Role

The Financial Controller oversees the organization’s financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, treasury operations, and compliance functions. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, maintains compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provides insights that support decision‑making, optimise business performance, drive operational excellence, and continuous process improvements.

1. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Support financial planning and business decision‑making.

2. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and strengthen effective internal control frameworks across finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external and internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation measures.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury operations.
• Optimize cash management and financing arrangements.
• Support investment planning and capital allocation decisions.

4. Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely closure of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Monitor financial performance and prepare periodic MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and GAAP.

5. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial guidance and commercial insights.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Support leadership with data analysis for strategic initiatives.

6. Process Improvement

• Streamline finance operations and reporting processes.
• Implement best practices and digital finance solutions.
• Lead initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, reporting quality and financial governance.

You (Candidate Profile)

We are looking for a motivated Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance controlling. Prior leadership experience managing finance teams is an advantage. You should have strong experience in financial reporting, financial controlling, statutory audit, compliance, and accounting operations. You should also have hands‑on expertise in month‑end/year‑end close activities, treasury and banking operations, and local tax compliance.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience managing finance teams is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Business Central (MSBC), SAP, Oracle.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Ind AS, including their application in financial reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Prior experience managing finance activities for multiple geographies would be an added advantage.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective stakeholder management across cross‑functional and external teams.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CIP Fund Solutions is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. All employees are given equal opportunities for personal growth and career advancement regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.

About CIP Fund Solutions

CIP FS’s purpose is to enable CIP’s ambition to scale rapidly by supporting our colleagues with professional and efficient financial, legal, tax, and business operations throughout the fund formation, capital raising, and deployment of investments into large‑scale greenfield renewable energy assets.