Head – Financial Controller – CA Zend Consulting Services

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai seeks a Finance Head / Controller to lead the Accounts and Finance function reporting to the CFO. Based at the Mumbai HO, you will oversee accounting, treasury, tax, compliance and strategic financial partnering with business heads.

You will drive monthly/annual closures, consolidation, and governance across multiple entities, while strengthening internal controls and deploying ERP-powered automation. A senior leader with deep financial acumen is required.

Qualifications

• CA with 15–25 years of experience in finance, accounting, audits, taxation, treasury and financial operations.
• Must have held a leadership role for 4+ years.
• Preferably from services, technology, consulting or knowledge-driven organizations.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, statutory compliance, internal controls and governance.
• Proven experience managing treasury, cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Hands-on experience leading statutory, internal and tax audits, regulatory assessments.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Rise or other ERP platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and finance reporting tools.
• Strong business partnering, stakeholder management, analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting, monthly/annual closures, and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements across multiple entities.
• Drive treasury, cash flow, banking, payables, receivables, and working capital management to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliance, including assessments, audits, filings and regulatory reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, risk management practices, and audit readiness across the organization.
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, MIS, profitability analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Drive ERP optimization, finance automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Drive M&A and fund raising initiatives.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, consultants, regulators, and key internal stakeholders.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance teams while fostering accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Rise

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Our client is part of a large group and a large and fast growing services organization.

Job Summary:

They are looking to hire a Finance Head / Controller for leading the Accounts and Finance function. The position reports to the CFO. This position is based at their HO in Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial accounting, monthly/annual closures, and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements across multiple entities.
• Drive treasury, cash flow, banking, payables, receivables, and working capital management to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance, including assessments, audits, filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, risk management practices, and audit readiness across the organization.
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, MIS, profitability analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Drive ERP optimization, finance automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Drive M&A and Fund Raising Initiatives.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, consultants, regulators, and key internal stakeholders.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing finance teams while fostering accountability and operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• CA with 15 – 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, audits, taxation, treasury, and financial operations.
• Must have been in a leadership role for 4+ years.
• Preferably from Services, Technology, Consulting or knowledge driven organizations.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and governance.
• Proven experience managing treasury, cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Hands-on experience leading statutory, internal, tax audits, and regulatory assessments.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Rise, or other enterprise ERP platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and finance reporting tools.
• Strong business partnering, stakeholder management, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams in large, diversified, or high-growth organizations.
• Track record of driving finance transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent Communication and Presentation skills.
• Ready to relocate to Mumbai.

Please note that preference is for candidates from Services industry (or largely Service experience). This is a confidential search and we will not be able to name the client till we have shortlisted your profile at our end.