Financial Controller - Agriculture Industry

Financial Controller is a senior leadership role accountable for all aspects of financial reporting,
controls, budgeting, cashflow, taxation, and compliance across multiple farm and urban sites. The position is both strategic and hands-onleading finance operations for a rapidly scaling agricultural venture.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, cashflow analyses, and variance reports;
present regular MIS to leadership and board.

- Build and manage effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost control systems for both production
and trading divisions, supporting expansion and operational efficiency.

- Lead statutory audit, direct/indirect taxation, compliance (GST, labor, safety regulations), and
ensure timely filings with regulators.

- Monitor capex, inventory management, and working capital to support scale-up plans and multisite operations.

- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, including automation, ERP/ workforce analytics implementation, and digital reporting.

- Liaise with external auditors, bankers, investors, legal, and internal business heads on funding, reporting, and regulatory matters.

- Mentor and direct a small, diverse finance team with a focus on DEI and capability-building in a women-majority environment.

Requirements:

- Demonstrated ability in farm operations finance, supply-chain accounting, cost control, and multisite budget management preferred.

- Proficient in financial systems, automation, and reportingincluding ERP/SAP and digital analytics.

- Hands-on leadership style, able to work across on-ground operations and urban offices; strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience with statutory audits, direct/indirect taxation, lender/investor reporting, and internal
controls in growth-stage companies.