Finance Controller

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity to head the Finance Controller function for a large, established player in the Indian consumer sector. The role oversees financial governance, statutory compliance, accounting excellence, taxation and treasury across the organization, partnering closely with the top management and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end controllership including accounting, financial reporting, audit management, compliance and treasury.

- Ensure timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financials in line with regulatory and accounting standards.

- Ensure full compliance with Ind-AS, Companies Act, GST, Income Tax and all statutory requirements, while managing statutory, internal, and tax audits.

- Lead process automation, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency of financial processes.

- Oversee treasury operations including cash flow management, working capital discipline, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.

- Partner with business finance, FP&A and plant finance teams to enable smooth financial operations and cross-functional alignment.

- Provide financial insights, risk management, and governance support to senior leadership and influence key decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory, with 12-18 years of experience.

- Extensive exposure to top-tier manufacturing brands ideally in FMCG.

- Proven experience in controllership, governance, compliance, and financial reporting at scale.

- Deep knowledge of Ind-AS, statutory frameworks, and audit management.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and process excellence capability.