Manager Project Financial Control

SITA Group; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days

Flex Day

Flex-Location: up to 30 days abroad

Employee Wellbeing program

Professional Development

Competitive Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

SITA is seeking a Lead Project Finance Controller for the Business Unit to oversee the project portfolio and provide financial leadership. You will partner with business leaders, project managers, and global stakeholders to ensure strong financial performance, compliance, and cost optimisation.

You will supervise and mentor junior PFCs, drive best practices in project financial management, and support senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as an experienced post qualified Finance Project Controller in large complex matrix environments.
• 2 years of team management experience.
• Preferably time spent in a large global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead PFC for the Business Unit, providing oversight and direction across all projects.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all project-related financial matters, ensuring timely and accurate responses to financial queries, risks, and escalations.
• Apply revenue recognition and cost recognition principles, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Own project financial governance, including forecasting, budgeting, margin analysis, risk identification, and financial performance reporting.
• Provide proactive financial insights to project and other stakeholders to support informed decisions.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior Project Finance Controllers, supporting their development and capability.
• Deliver training and knowledge sharing across the PFC team for continuous improvement.
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across geographies, functions, and levels of seniority.
• Drive consistency and rigor in financial processes, controls, reporting standards, and project reviews.
• Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Staff management

Revenue recognition

Cost recognition

Project forecasting

Financial governance

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Ownership & accountability

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

Act as the Lead Project Finance Controller (PFC) for the Business Unit, providing financial leadership and governance across the project portfolio. Serve as the primary financial point of contact for all key projects, partnering with business leaders, project managers, and global stakeholders to ensure strong financial performance, compliance, and cost optimisation, where appropriate. Supervise and develop junior PFC team members while driving consistency, best practice, and excellence in project financial management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Act as the Lead PFC for the Business Unit, providing oversight and direction across all projects.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all project-related financial matters, ensuring timely and accurate responses to financial queries, risks, and escalations.
• Confident application of revenue recognition and cost recognition principles, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, contractual obligations, and company policies.
• Own project financial governance, including forecasting, budgeting, margin analysis, risk identification, and financial performance reporting.
• Provide proactive financial insights to project and other stakeholders to support informed commercial and operational decisions.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior Project Finance Controllers, supporting their professional development and technical capability.
• Help deliver structured training and knowledge sharing across the PFC team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple geographies, functions, and levels of seniority.
• Drive consistency and rigour in financial processes, controls, reporting standards, and project reviews across the Business Unit.
• Support senior leadership with ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• Strong leadership and staff management capability, with proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing finance professionals.
• Expert knowledge of revenue recognition, project accounting, and financial governance.
• Strong understanding of cost recognition, project forecasting, margin management, and financial controls.
• Highly logical and analytical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to assess complex situations and identify practical solutions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly and influence decision-making at all organisational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex financial concepts into clear and actionable messages.
• Proven ability to manage and influence global stakeholders across diverse cultures, functions, and business environments.
• Strong business partnering skills, with the credibility to challenge constructively and provide trusted financial advice.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex project environment while managing multiple priorities.
• 8+ years as an experienced post qualified Finance Project Controller with experience working within large complex matrix environments.
• 2 years of team management experience
• Preferably time spent in a large global organisation

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.

Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.