Financial Controller

About ISS:

ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company, provides placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and makes life easier, more productive, and enjoyable – delivered to high standards by people who care.

The ISS Group was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1901 and has grown to become one of the world's leading Facility Services companies with presence in over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and Pacific. ISS, today, is the world’s fourth largest private employer serving thousands of both public and private sector customers.

As a global company with a heritage of fairness, equality, and inclusion, we empower all our people to deal with problems and opportunities when they arise. From our origins in 1901, we have been a people organisation with a strong belief that individuals who work together make a difference. We know that when we get things right, it enhances lives and makes the world work better – and that is what drives us.

ISS India has been operating since 2005 and has grown to over 44,000 employees. With over 1,000+ clients, managing 180 million square feet of blue-chip facilities, serving over 750k+ meals per day, securing and guarding over 2500 facilities, we have a presence in 150+ cities across 21 States. ISS India is today a significant player in the Facility Management & Professional Services industry in India.

ISS India has been ranked 6th amongst India’s Best Companies to work for 2022 by The Great Place to Work Institute. ISS India is also honored for the 2nd year in a row for its High-Trust High-Performance culture by The Great Place to Work Institute. Know more about ISS on http://www.in.issworld.com/

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with business heads to drive growth, profitability, and efficiency
• Own the P&L and balance sheet alongside business leaders
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and manage key stakeholders

Budgeting & Planning

• Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts within timelines
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and address key drivers

Revenue Assurance & Cost Control

• Optimize costs and prevent revenue leakage through process improvements
• Analyze direct and indirect costs to recommend areas for optimization
• Implement effective internal controls and policies to enhance cost efficiency
• Ensuring contract compliance

MIS & Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements and group reports
• Present financial outcomes, plans, and projections to local management
• Ensure year-end reporting and compliance with zero deviations

Strategic Financial Activities

• Analyze operational performance to recommend process improvements
• Manage cash flow, enhance internal controls, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Drive risk minimization and enhance administrative efficiency

Team Management

• Directly and indirectly, lead and develop the finance team through training, influence, and continuous mentorship
• Set and appraise team KPIs while fostering collaboration

Skills & Competencies:

Functional Skills

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Business Planning
• Internal Controls

Generic Skills

• Collaborative and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive, goal-driven, and innovative
• Be able to deliver a high-quality output under strict local and global timelines

Key Interactions

• Internal stakeholders
• Client interaction

This role offers a high-impact opportunity to drive financial excellence and business growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Education: BCom /MBA (Finance) /CA with 8-12 years of relevant business finance or controllership experience preferred.