Financial Controller- India

Apave International; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apave International is seeking an experienced Finance Controller for the India Region in Navi Mumbai. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, driving accuracy in ERP data and consolidations while partnering with local teams to harmonize management control processes.

Responsibilities include monthly/quarterly closings, variance analysis, and performance improvement across Business Units. Strong MS Excel and ERP skills, with 5–8 years in finance control, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA or ACCA would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Budget monitoring, forecasting, annual budget preparation and consolidation.
• Ensure reliability and accuracy of financial data; provide analysis and comments.
• Review data accuracy in ERP and group reporting/consolidation systems.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly closing activities.
• Harmonize management control processes and tools across India region.
• Train local teams on business and project management tools.
• Analyze profitability, variances, and performance gaps; support corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-cultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CMA/ACCA advantageous

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

Macros

ERP systems

Job description

Apave International - India Region is looking for an experienced Finance Controller - India Region to strengthen its Finance function.

The Finance Controller will be responsible for budget monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, management control and financial analysis across the India Region. The role will work closely with Business Units and local teams to ensure reliable financial information, identify performance gaps, support corrective actions and contribute to the harmonization of management control processes and tools across the region.

Main Responsibilities

Budget, Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Carry out budget monitoring for Business Units, including forecasting, annual budget preparation and consolidation.
• Ensure the reliability, accuracy and consistency of financial data and provide relevant analysis and comments.
• Review the accuracy of data entered into the ERP and Group reporting/consolidation systems.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly financial closing activities.
• Implement and harmonize analytical accounting practices and support training of local teams.
• Analyze the financial and analytical results of Business Units.
• Support financial control of Business Units, including performance analysis, expenditure control, cost price and standard cost analysis.
• Analyze business and project profitability, including work-in-progress.
• Identify and analyze variances and gaps and support Business Units in implementing corrective measures.
• Contribute to the preparation of central analytical and management reporting.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on improving management tools and business performance.

Change Management & Management Tools

• Assist and train local teams in the effective use and understanding of business and project management tools.
• Monitor and analyze project performance through business management tools, including budgets, costs, margins and variances.
• Support Business Units and project teams in identifying gaps, reducing variances and improving performance.
• Participate in quarterly project reviews and prepare project review analysis and summaries.
• Support the implementation and harmonization of management control processes and tools across the India Region.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Control or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CMA or ACCA would be an advantage.

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Management Control, Financial Controlling, FP&A or a similar role.
• Experience in an international or multinational environment is preferred.
• Experience in financial analysis and project controlling would be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management principles.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and processes in an international environment.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, advanced formulas and macros.
• Experience with ERP systems and Group accounting, reporting and consolidation tools.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional activities and priorities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
• Ability to train, support and collaborate with local teams.