Financial Controller

Finance Controller GCC | India

Location: India

Function: Finance & Accounting

Reporting to: CFO

Experience: 18+ years

About the Role

We are looking for a senior Finance Controller to lead the Finance & Accounting function for a large multinational company's GCC in India. The role will work closely with global stakeholders and outsourced service providers and will play a key role in supporting the GCC's growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Finance & Accounting function and drive financial performance of the GCC.
• Review financial trends, variances and business performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide strategic financial leadership for business initiatives and expansion plans.
• Manage project finance requirements in line with business growth.
• Ensure compliance with finance and accounting regulations, including Direct & Indirect Taxes.
• Manage audits and group-level compliance requirements.
• Oversee cash flow, banking operations, forex and treasury activities.
• Prepare and provide financial reporting to management and global stakeholders.
• Partner with global counterparts and GCC leadership on planning, service delivery and key business initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance policies, processes, controls and operating practices.
• Establish and monitor operating metrics and provide visibility on India operations.
• Identify and manage financial and operational risks proactively.
• Support GCC leadership on initiatives beyond the Finance function.
• Lead, develop and retain a high-performing Finance team.
• Set performance objectives, manage performance and drive employee engagement and talent development.

Candidate Profile

• 18+ years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in senior management roles.
• CA from a reputed institution.
• Strong experience in multinational / global business environments; GCC/GIC or captive experience preferred.
• Good exposure to US GAAP and Indian Accounting Standards.
• Strong understanding of SOX, IFRS and Indian Tax Laws.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Exposure to Technology and/or Back-office Operations environments preferred.
• Experience working across multiple geographies and offshore delivery models.
• Strong understanding of the IT/BPO/GCC industry.
• Proven experience in process improvement, quality frameworks and operational excellence.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills with the ability to work across multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to influence business outcomes.

Ideal Candidate

A seasoned Finance leader who combines strong controllership and compliance expertise with business partnering, treasury, project finance, GCC operations and people leadership. The candidate should be comfortable working with global stakeholders in a complex, fast-growing environment.