Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Lahore; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Lahore seeks a Financial Controller to oversee daily financial processes, blending strategic planning with hands-on execution.

You will manage budgeting, reporting, cash flow, and ERP-led workflows, lead teams, ensure compliance, and provide cross-functional insights. This role bridges finance with operations, driving profitability through accurate records and proactive financial guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial controls and process design.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Ability to lead accounting/finance teams.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ability to provide cross-functional financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize financial systems and workflows for accounts payable/receivable, payments, and collections.
• Prepare financial reports (P&L, budgets, forecasts, MIS), analyze performance, identify trends, and assess risks.
• Lead budgeting and monitor allocations.
• Supervise accounting/finance teams, train non-finance staff, and ensure compliance.
• Provide financial insights to support business goals, often working cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and other departments.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and financial regulations.
• Oversee the accounting department and ensure that the financial records are accurate.
• Manage relationships with banks, insurance and other financial institutions to access capital.
• Provide financial guidance and support to other departments, including sales, marketing and operations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in financial management.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Financial Controler oversees daily financial processes, blending strategic planning with operational execution to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, handling budgeting, reporting, cash flow, systems, and team leadership, bridging finance with business operations for profitability. They are crucial for translating financial data into actionable insights, managing P&L, budgets, and improving workflows for better decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Management: Designing, implementing, and optimizing financial systems (like Odoo ERPs) and workflows for accounts payable/receivable, payments, and collections.
• Reporting & Analysis: Preparing financial reports (P&L, budgets, forecasts, MIS), analyzing performance, identifying trends, and assessing risks.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading budget development, monitoring, and managing budget allocations.
• Team Leadership: Supervising accounting/finance teams, training non-finance staff, and ensuring compliance.
• Strategic Alignment: Providing financial insights to support business goals, often working cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and other departments.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to company policies and financial regulations.
• Oversee the accounting department and ensure that the financial records are accurate.
• Manage relationships with banks, insurance and other financial institutions to ensure that the company has access to the necessary capital to fund its operations.
• Provide financial guidance and support to other departments, including sales, marketing and operations and help achieve their objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in financial management.