RA PAR and Controller Lead

Shell Business Operations; India; On-site; INR 7,662,835 - 11,494,252; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive workplace environment

Job summary

Shell Business Operations in India is seeking an R&A PAR and Controller Lead to lead a team responsible for financial reporting and analysis. The role demands a proven track record in stakeholder management and business partnering within a dynamic environment. With a university degree in finance and a minimum of 10 years' experience, the successful candidate will oversee all R&A processes, ensure timely submissions of financial returns, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives. Join us to play a vital role in our industry's transition towards sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in financial reporting.
• Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries.
• Strong understanding of financial and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial professionals in R&A processes.
• Own and resolve reporting issues.
• Support preparation of the annual Business Plan.

Skills

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in finance

Professional qualification (CIMA, MBA)

Job description

Job Description

Where do you fit in?

Shell Downstream is undergoing a period of significant transformation as it evolves to deliver resilient cash flow while supporting Shell’s broader transition strategy. Growth and value creation are driven through portfolio optimisation, digitalisation, and the development of new customer‑centric and lower‑carbon business models. This evolution is enabled through organic performance improvement, strategic partnerships, and selective acquisitions, positioning Downstream as a critical platform for delivering competitive returns today while progressively decarbonising products, services, and operations.

If you would like to be a part of this transition journey and you have a strong reporting & accounting, process and PAR background and are known for your enthusiasm and ability to work effectively across interfaces and bring people together to drive a common agenda with an end‑to‑end R&A accountability, then R&A PAR and Controller Lead is a role for you. Additionally, this role will give you opportunity to leverage your leadership capabilities and further grow as a finance professional.

What’s the role?

This new role has been created to lead a team that supports the Downstream Business, being accountable for all R&A processes for entities and businesses in scope.

This role reports to the R&A DS PAR Manager and leads a team of financial professionals who are accountable for the timely, complete and accurate submission of Group Financial Returns & Local Statutory for the DS Portfolio, as well as for planning, forecasting and Planning and Appraisal processes for these businesses. Key interfaces will include business Finance Managers and business leaders in DS, VP Finance, Performance Manager/Controller, PAR Advisors DS, Group Reporting, R&A Process Owner and Process Excellence organisations and R&A DS Community.

• Lead a team of finance professionals of up to 10 people, providing e2e R&A support, i.e. Controlling, Accounting and Reporting, including MI, with first‑time‑right reporting and providing quality insights for the assets in scope.
• Represent FO R&A to the Business Finance leaders and act as an interface point for DS LT and Business leaders as required.
• Own the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting processes for the business in scope.
• Own and resolve reporting issues providing steer to stakeholders on financial queries.
• Own and ensure efficiency of R&A process as well as effectiveness of underlying financial control framework in the area of responsibility.
• Support the preparation of the annual Business Plan and related assessments to ensure a sound submission including operational, economic and financial KPIs.
• Ensure delivery of the quarterly latest estimates process for the business in scope.
• Ensure that performance is well analysed and explained in the periodic management information packs (delivery through team).
• Deepen insightful analysis which incorporates external perspective, to support decision‑making and drive the performance improvement agenda.
• Contribute to the preparation of performance overviews and appraisals.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis as required for leadership teams, including insights on financials/results, and specific performance measures.
• Develop productive relationships with key stakeholders, to deepen the team's understanding of underlying issues within the line of business.
• Ensure data confidentiality, integrity and accuracy in line with Group standards.
• Ensure full and quality support for internal audits and reviews (controls, financials, SIA and other); co‑owning the end results and driving improvement and completing remediation actions.
• Ensure effective team management, focussed on sustainable delivery and high team engagement.
• Where relevant coach other team members in areas of expertise. Build team capability and expertise.
• Support global initiatives and projects in the PAR and controllership space, including new systems implementation. Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role you need a proven ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries, bringing different views together, finding an aligned approach forward, manage a wide agenda and effectively deal with conflicting priorities.

Qualifications

• An accounting qualification with 10 years or more experience in financial reporting.
• University degree in a finance related discipline with preference for a professional qualification and/or certification like CIMA, MBA, etc.
• Experience of working in a highly dynamic, or start‑up environment, dealing with ambiguity and managing change, providing direction and structure.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills with an ability to influence; overcome barriers and resistance; communicate effectively at all levels in the organization and to work towards joint ownership towards a common goal.
• Experience with leading teams and/or project teams, effectively assigning and coordinating the work across various team members to drive towards a successful outcome.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong delivery focus.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Strong understanding of financial and management reporting combined with the ability to easily identify value drivers and appropriate performance metrics.
• Ability to effectively leverage a matrix organisation (FO/CoE/Business) with a focus on partnering and successful delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure, with short deadlines and quick turnaround and still maintain an immaculate attention to detail.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work

• To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.