Lead - Finance Controller

Adani Transmission (ATL); Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Transmission (ATL) invites a seasoned finance leader to drive governance, planning, and reporting for large-scale projects. You will oversee budgets, cash flow, compliance, and strategic finance partnering with senior leadership.

CA with 12–18 years of experience in finance controllership, project finance, and corporate finance, with exposure to real estate, infrastructure or manufacturing, preferred.

Qualifications

• CA mandatory for the role.
• MBA (Finance), CMA, or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 12-18 years of experience in Finance Controllership, Business Finance, FPA, Project Finance, Corporate Finance or Financial Management.
• Experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, EPC, Manufacturing, or project-based organisations.
• Proven track record in budgeting, profitability management, business partnering and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and governance framework across projects and business units.
• Establish and monitor policies, controls, procedures and accounting standards.
• Drive financial discipline and safeguard assets through strong controls.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Review project profitability, cash flow forecasts and performance metrics.
• Provide insights to leadership for informed decisions and growth.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and MIS dashboards.
• Support commercial negotiations from a financial risk perspective.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Project, Procurement, Sales, CRM and Business Development teams.
• Mentor finance teams and drive process excellence and automation.

Skills

Finance Controllership

Business Finance

FPA

Project Finance

Corporate Finance

Financial Management

Budgeting

Profitability management

Business partnering

Internal controls

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA (Finance)

CMA

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce/ Finance/ Accounting

Job description

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• MBA (Finance), CMA, or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.

Experience

• 12-18 years of experience in Finance Controllership, Business Finance, FPA, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Management.
• Strong experience within Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, EPC, Manufacturing, or Project-based organizations.
• Experience in handling large project portfolios, financial governance, statutory compliance, and leadership reporting.
• Proven track record in budgeting, profitability management, business partnering, and internal controls.

Financial Control Governance

• Lead financial control and governance framework across projects and business units.
• Establish and monitor financial policies, controls, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Ensure adherence to internal control mechanisms and corporate governance requirements.
• Drive financial discipline and safeguard organizational assets through effective control processes.
• Monitor financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Financial Planning Business Finance

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Review project-wise profitability, cash flow forecasts, and business performance metrics.
• Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Evaluate business performance against approved targets and budgets.

Financial Reporting MIS

• Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of management reports, dashboards, and business performance reviews.
• Analyze financial statements, project profitability, revenue trends, and cost structures.
• Present financial performance updates and key business insights to senior management.
• Develop advanced MIS frameworks for real-time financial monitoring.

Project Finance Commercial Oversight

• Monitor project financial health, fund utilization, and cost management.
• Review project CAPEX, project costs, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with Project, Procurement, Sales, CRM, and Business Development teams to drive financial efficiency.
• Ensure financial viability assessments for new projects, investments, and land acquisitions.
• Support commercial negotiations from a financial risk and profitability perspective.

Cash Flow Working Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow planning and liquidity management across projects and business operations.
• Monitor fund inflows, outflows, receivables, payables, and working capital requirements.
• Ensure efficient utilization of financial resources and availability of adequate funds.
• Coordinate with treasury teams on funding requirements and cash management strategies.
• Drive initiatives for optimizing working capital and cash conversion cycles.

Compliance, Audit Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead audit closure activities and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
• Monitor compliance risks and strengthen internal control frameworks.
• Support implementation of risk management and compliance initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Business Heads, Project Teams, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Legal, Commercial, and Treasury functions.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to business leadership.
• Present financial reviews, business cases, and performance reports to senior stakeholders.
• Support management committees, board reviews, and business planning discussions.

Team Leadership Process Excellence

• Lead and mentor finance teams across projects and business functions.
• Drive process improvements, financial automation, and digital reporting initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Build team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Establish best practices in financial reporting, controls, and business partnering.

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