Role Purpose:

The Finance Controller - Group Companies will be responsible for providing financial oversight, control and reporting across entities of the Group. The role will work closely with the Promoter Family, Business Heads and Finance - Accounts teams of individual Group companies to ensure timely financial reporting, strong financial controls, statutory compliance, cash flow management and effective financial governance across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Group Financial Control - Oversight:

- Oversee finance and accounting activities across all Group companies.

- Review financial performance and financial position of each company.

- Ensure accuracy, completeness and timely closure of accounts.

- Identify financial risks, control gaps and areas of financial leakage.

- Ensure adherence to Group financial policies, processes and approval mechanisms.

2. Group MIS - Reporting:

- Establish a standardized monthly MIS across all Group companies.

- Consolidate financial information for review by the Promoter Family.

- Prepare and review P-L and Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Budget vs Actuals, Working Capital, Receivables - Payables, Capex, Borrowings and key financial KPIs.

- Highlight significant variances and matters requiring management attention.

3. Budgeting - Forecasting:

- Coordinate the annual budgeting exercise across Group companies.

- Review budgets submitted by respective Finance teams and Business Heads.

- Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.

- Support periodic forecasting and financial planning.

- Provide financial analysis to support business decisions.

4. Cash Flow - Working Capital:

- Monitor cash flow position across Group companies.

- Review cash flow forecasts and liquidity requirements.

- Track receivables, payables, inventory and working capital.

- Monitor overdue receivables and working capital efficiency.

- Identify opportunities for improving cash utilisation and cash conversion.

5. Statutory Compliance - Audit:

- Monitor financial and statutory compliance across Group companies.

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants and other professional advisors.

- Track closure of audit observations and compliance matters.

- Review GST, TDS, Income Tax and other applicable financial compliances.

- Ensure timely completion of statutory audits and financial statements.

6. Internal Controls - Governance:

- Develop and strengthen financial controls across the Group.

- Standardise accounting and finance processes wherever appropriate.

- Review payment controls, approval processes and financial authorities.

- Identify control weaknesses and ensure corrective actions.

- Establish appropriate Group-level finance SOPs and reporting mechanisms.

7. Business Finance Support:

- Work closely with Business Heads to understand financial performance and business requirements.

- Provide financial analysis for business decisions.

- Review major commercial proposals, investments and expenditure.

- Analyse profitability, margins, costs and business performance.

- Act as a finance partner while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

8. Banking, Treasury - Borrowings:

- Monitor banking arrangements and borrowing positions across companies.

- Review working capital facilities, loans, guarantees and other financial commitments.

- Track interest costs and utilisation of banking facilities.

- Support the Promoter Family and Business Heads in evaluating funding requirements.

9. Inter-Company - Related Party Transactions:

- Monitor inter-company balances and transactions.

- Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of inter-company transactions.

- Review related-party transactions from a financial control and compliance perspective.

- Ensure appropriate approvals and documentation.

10. Capex - Investment Review:

- Review financial aspects of major capital expenditure proposals.

- Analyse ROI, payback and financial viability of significant investments.

- Monitor approved Capex against budgets.

- Support the Promoter Family in evaluating new investments, expansions and strategic initiatives.

11. Coordination with Group Finance Teams:

- Act as the central point of coordination between the Group Head Office and Finance teams of individual companies.

- Conduct periodic finance reviews with respective Finance Heads / Accounts teams.

- Ensure timely submission of financial information and MIS.

- Support finance teams in resolving accounting, reporting and compliance issues.

- Drive consistency in financial practices across the Group.

12. Promoter Family Reporting:

- Provide the Promoter Family with a clear and consolidated view of the financial position of the Group.

- Prepare periodic financial review presentations and reports.

- Highlight key financial risks, opportunities and deviations.

- Provide data-driven insights to support promoter-level decision-making.

- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling Group financial information.

Qualification And Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) having 5 - 6 years of experience in Finance - Accounts, Financial Controllership, MIS, Audit and Financial Reporting.

- Experience handling multiple entities / businesses will be preferred.

- Experience in a Group, diversified business or family-owned business environment would be an advantage.

Contact: P.G. Ganesh, 8368469496