Head – Financial Controller – CA Zend Consulting Services

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 2,628,000 - 3,943,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a Finance Head/Controller to lead the Accounts & Finance functions reporting to the CFO. The role is based at the corporate HQ in Mumbai and requires relocation to Mumbai for the right candidate.

Ideal candidates will have 15–25 years in finance and a proven track record in statutory compliance, financial reporting, and treasury management. Strong ERP and analytics skills are essential for driving transformation and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• CA with 15–25 years of experience in finance, accounting, audits, taxation, treasury, and financial operations.
• Leadership experience of 4+ years in a senior finance role.
• Preferably from services, technology, consulting or knowledge-driven organizations.

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

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

CA - Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Rise

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.