Key Responsibilities:

1. Post-Acquisition Integration & Finance Transformation:

- Lead end-to-end financial integration including systems, processes, policies, and reporting structures

- Align accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards with Japan HQ requirements

- Standardize finance processes across entities including closing, reporting, and compliance

- Drive ERP alignment, reporting automation, and process harmonization initiatives

- Establish a unified chart of accounts and reporting framework for India operations

2. Financial Controllership & Governance:

- Oversee financial reporting, monthly/quarterly close, and consolidation across entities

- Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, tax regulations, and group reporting standards

- Strengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and governance frameworks

- Manage statutory, internal, and group audits and ensure timely closure

- Establish financial policies, SOPs, and approval matrices aligned with group governance

3. Business Partnering & Strategic Support:

- Partner closely with the India MD and leadership team on financial planning and decision-making

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across entities

- Provide commercial insights on cost optimization, margins, and operational efficiency

- Support business expansion, capex planning, and investment decisions

- Build dashboards and MIS for leadership and Japan HQ reporting

4. Stakeholder & Cross-Border Coordination:

- Act as the primary finance interface between India and Japan HQ

- Manage group reporting requirements, board reporting, and leadership reviews

- Coordinate with tax advisors, auditors, and external consultants

- Work closely with legal, HR, and operations teams on governance and integration matters

- Support implementation of Japanese governance, approval, and reporting structures

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building:

- Build and lead a strong finance controllership team across entities

- Drive capability building, role clarity, and performance management within finance

- Establish structured review mechanisms and reporting discipline

- Create scalable processes to support future growth and acquisitions

Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant with 18+ years of experience

- Strong experience as CFO / Finance Controller / Head of Finance in a multinational or multi-entity environment (preferably Japanese)

- Proven track record in post-acquisition integration, financial governance, and controllership

- Experience working with global HQs (Japanese or other international stakeholders preferred)

- Deep understanding of Indian regulatory, tax, and compliance frameworks

- Hands-on leader comfortable in a build-and-integrate environment

- Experience in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors preferred