Financial Controller

Job Title: Finance Controller

Experience: 1218 Years
Location: Chennai
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Client:
Our client, represented exclusively by Stellar Talent HR Consultancy, is a leading Indian research-driven technology and digital transformation company. Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, they specialize in IoT and AI solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished Finance Controller to lead the Finance function and serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board. This leadership role is responsible for driving financial discipline, business profitability, capital management, IPO readiness, fundraising, statutory compliance, and enterprise-wide financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, MIS, cash flow, and profitability analysis.
• Manage banking relationships, working capital, fundraising, and treasury.
• Oversee statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA, SEBI).
• Support SME IPO, private equity, due diligence, and investor communications.
• Establish financial governance, risk management, and ERP-driven financial processes.
• Partner with business teams on pricing, commercial decisions, and cost optimization

. • Lead and develop the finance team while ensuring timely financial reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• EBITDA & Net Profit Margin
• Budget vs. Actual Performance
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• DSO, DPO & Inventory Days
• Timely Monthly Financial Closure
• Compliance & Audit Effectiveness
• Cost Optimization & OPEX Control
• IPO & Fundraising Milestone Achievement
• Financial Reporting Accuracy
• Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

Desired Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• MBA (Finance) and/or CFA qualification will be an added advantage.
• 1218 years of progressive finance experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in Technology or Manufacturing organizations.
• Strong exposure to fundraising, IPOs, banking, treasury, investor relations, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent strategic planning, financial leadership, and business partnering capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive business growth through financial insights.

If interested,please share your updated resume to [email protected]

Only Chennai candidates can apply