Summary

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Mumbai

Department: Finance

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

1. Financial Planning & Reporting

• Drive business finance activities by working through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to optimize financial performance.
• Ensure tax efficiency and compliance by managing GST, TDS, and other statutory filings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead month-end and year-end financial closing, ensuring data integrity, consolidation, and alignment with business objectives.

2. Cost Management & Treasury

• Optimize cost structures by managing cost allocations, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing in compliance with Indian regulations.
• Manage liquidity and working capital through effective cash flow management and treasury policies.
• Partner in commercial deals to align with business objectives and mitigate risks.

3. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Automate and enhance financial workflows within shared services to drive operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Optimize finance systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, Tally, Airwallex, Deel) to improve reporting accuracy and data-driven decision-making.
• Strengthen financial governance by refining internal controls, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Proactively manage regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and SEBI regulations.
• Drive financial reporting by leading statutory and tax audits, coordinating with external auditors and service providers to ensure compliance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and the Companies Act, 2013.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies, enhancing internal controls and corporate governance to safeguard financial integrity.

5. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, providing commercial insights for decision-making.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration, partnering with HR, IT, Operations, and other teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Manage cross-border financial relationships, ensuring smooth transactions, regulatory compliance, and operational synergy across global entities.
• Develop high-impact financial reports and presentations, delivering clear, data-driven insights to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment operations, or accounting, preferably experience with a Big Four accounting firm or a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of startup environments and their dynamic financial operations.
• Experience in transaction or deal execution support, or financial due diligence is highly valued.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to communicate effectively across global teams and influence stakeholders across various regions.
• Project Coordination & Organization: Proven experience in coordinating projects, holding stakeholders accountable, and managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to manage multiple complex issues, integrate diverse data sources, and derive logical, insightful conclusions.
• Adaptability & Learning: Quick learner who can efficiently respond to ad-hoc requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-Motivation & Execution: Highly self-driven with a results-oriented mindset and a keen eye for detail.