Group Finance Controller – CA One World HR

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Group Finance Controller in Mumbai. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–4 years in finance controllership.

You will oversee consolidation, treasury, tax, FP&A, and controls across group entities, interfacing with CXOs and auditors. Primary responsibilities include statutory compliance, timely financial close, and driving improvements in reporting quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• CA qualification required.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• 3–4 years in Finance Controllership roles.
• Experience in FMCG/Manufacturing/Services/Listed company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidation and finalization of group financial statements.
• Ensure timely close and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
• Drive improvements in accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Manage treasury, debt, and cash flow for group.
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance and planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Provide financial oversight on pricing, costs, margins, and contracts.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process standardization.

Skills

Consolidation

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Taxation

FP&A

Risk management

Internal controls

SOP development

CXO liaison

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Job description

Job Title: Group Finance Controller

Location: Mumbai

Reports To: Group CFO

Department: Finance

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee consolidation and finalization of group financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and resolve issues proactively.

2. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage group-wide cash flow, banking operations, and fund requirements to ensure optimal liquidity and financial stability.
• Optimize capital structure, oversee debt management, and ensure compliance with loan covenants.
• Evaluate and manage foreign exchange exposures, interest rate risks, and investment decisions.

3. Taxation (Direct & Indirect):

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including timely filing, audits, and assessments.
• Manage tax planning strategies to optimize effective tax rates while ensuring full compliance.
• Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for efficient resolution of tax matters.

4. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the group.
• Develop analytical insights into business performance and key financial drivers.
• Partner with business units to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.

5. Commercial Finance:

• Provide financial oversight on commercial operations including pricing, cost analysis, margin improvement, and contract management.
• Support business development teams with financial evaluations, ROI analyses, and risk assessments.
• Implement strong governance around receivables, payables, and working capital management.

6. Risk Management & Internal Controls:

• Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure compliance with internal financial control (IFC) requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate key financial and operational risks across the organization.
• Drive audit preparedness and ensure effective follow-up on audit findings and remediation.

7. Process Improvement & SOP Development:

• Review and re-engineer financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all finance functions.
• Champion the adoption of technology and digital tools for reporting, analytics, and workflow management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience: 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including at least 3-4 years of experience in Finance Controllership roles.
• Industry Exposure: Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing / Services / Listed company.
• Hands-on experience in group consolidation and multi-entity accounting.
• Strong exposure to month-end/year-end book closure.
• Preparation of Board MIS and CXO-level presentations.
• Experience with expense provisioning, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work closely with CXOs, auditors, and finance teams.
• Strong focus on financial controls, accounting hygiene, and process standardization.
• Experience handling multiple subsidiaries or group companies.