Financial Controller

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounts professional to manage financial accounting, reporting, planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, statutory audits, taxation and transfer pricing activities. The role will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, statutory compliance and providing meaningful financial insights to senior management for business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Controls

• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, revenue, asset accounting and general ledger.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and integrity of financial accounting and Record-to-Report processes.
• Review journal entries and ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on business transactions and financial models.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory regulations.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and manage monthly financial reporting within defined timelines.
• Prepare analytical reports covering sales, profitability, price-mix, products, channels and regions.
• Conduct variance analysis of actuals against budget, forecast and previous-year performance.
• Monitor fixed costs, selling costs and logistics costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Support business review presentations for India, APAC and Group management.
• Provide financial inputs for pricing decisions, business projects and promotional schemes.
• Participate in strategic projects including long-term plans, trend analysis and business initiatives.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare detailed revenue budgets and forecasts across products, sales channels and regions.
• Validate standard costing and analyze cost variations against previous years.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for fixed, variable and logistics costs.
• Support budget and forecast review presentations for senior management.
• Assist in designing promotional schemes and monitoring provisions and disbursements.

4. Statutory, Tax & Transfer Pricing Audit

• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely availability of required financial information and documentation.
• Act as the SPOC for auditors and coordinate with Accounting, Tax, HR, Treasury, Legal and other functions.
• Prepare and review reconciliations between Indian GAAP and IFRS and explain key differences.
• Coordinate with the Group Tax team for transfer pricing audits.
• Conduct internal audits and identify control gaps, risks and areas of improvement.
• Recommend and monitor implementation of internal control measures.

5. Direct Taxation

• Lead direct tax activities and ensure effective tax planning within the applicable legal framework.
• Review tax provisions and identify opportunities for legitimate tax optimization.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns, declarations and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with tax consultants for tax return preparation, assessments, appeals and related matters.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting, FP&A, Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Good understanding of Indian Accounting Standards/IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Direct Taxation, Tax Compliance and Transfer Pricing.
• Excellent analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable business insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, inquisitive and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Qualification:

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred, with relevant professional experience in Finance, Accounts and Taxation.