Manager - Finance

Kent; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent, the energy sector leader, seeks a Finance & Corporate Governance leader in Mumbai to drive budgeting, reporting, and governance. You will coordinate financial planning, risk management, and stakeholder communications while guiding a high-performing team.

With 5–10 years in finance and corporate secretarial roles and professional qualifications, you will influence strategic decisions for the organisation’s growth in the Indian market.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or professional qualification in finance, accounting or governance.
• 5–10 years of finance and corporate secretarial experience preferred.
• Experience with IFRS/Ind AS and regulatory compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop long-term financial plans and investment scenarios.
• Lead internal controls and statutory audits, ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate Board meeting logistics, agendas and resolutions.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Proactive

Client Focus

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

CS (Company Secretary)

Job description

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Department:

Finance & Corporate Governance

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Managing Director / Board of Directors

Location:

Corporate Office

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Management Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop long-term financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support strategic business planning and investment decisions.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP).
• Present financial performance reports to senior management and the Board.
• Manage management reporting dashboards and KPIs.

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Monitor daily cash flows.
• Optimize working capital.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Arrange project financing and working capital facilities.
• Forecast liquidity requirements.

Budget Control

• Monitor departmental budgets.
• Control operating costs.
• Review capital expenditure proposals.
• Recommend cost optimization initiatives.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate statutory audits.
• Lead internal audits.
• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Develop finance policies and procedures.

B. Company Secretarial Responsibilities Board & Committee Management

• Organize Board Meetings.
• Prepare Board agendas.
• Draft Board resolutions.
• Prepare minutes of meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers.
• Manage committee meetings.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act.
• Advise Directors on governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments.
• Implement governance best practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• File statutory returns.
• Coordinate filings with relevant authorities.
• Maintain corporate records.
• Ensure timely annual filings.

Shareholder Services

• Conduct Annual General Meetings.
• Manage Extraordinary General Meetings.
• Handle shareholder communications.
• Maintain share records.
• Coordinate dividend processes

Secretarial Documentation

• Maintain:
  • Statutory Registers
  • Share Certificates
  • Board Records
  • Corporate Records
  • Corporate Policies

Your Knowledge/Skills, education and experience:

Qualifications Education/Certifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or equivalent professional qualification (highly desirable)
• Company Secretary (CS)

Experience

• 5–10 years of finance and corporate secretarial experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, or Infrastructure sectors is preferred.
• Experience with Board governance and statutory compliance.
• Exposure to IFRS/Ind AS reporting and audits.

Core Competencies:

• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Proactive
• Client Focus
• Teamwork, Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making in own work area
• Problem analysis and resolution

HSSEQ:

• The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities.

Details about the role:

• Location:Mumbai, India
• Relocation required:Not Applicable
• Travel required:As per job requirement.
• Job Type:Permanent Full Time
• Experience level:5-10 years

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today! Kent | The Energy Within