About the Organisation:

Our client is a leading renewable energy and wind technology company with a strong presence across India and South Asia. The organisation operates across the wind energy value chain, encompassing engineering, manufacturing, project execution, installation and commissioning, as well as long-term operations and maintenance services.

With an established industrial and technology legacy, advanced manufacturing capabilities and a significant portfolio of operational and development assets, the organisation is focused on expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector. Backed by long-term investors and experienced industry leadership, it combines global technology expertise with strong local execution capabilities to support the energy transition and deliver sustainable, long-term value.

Role Details:

Designation: Lead - Financial Statements, Business Planning & Controlling

Function: Finance

Location: Mumbai

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Team Size: 6 direct reports

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 15+ years

Role Context & Scope:

The role will be responsible for leading financial statement preparation, monthly financial closure, management reporting, annual business planning and controlling activities. The individual will ensure accurate and timely financial information for the Executive Committee and shareholders, drive the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise, and monitor financial performance against business plans. The role will also oversee working capital reviews, coordinate statutory audits and contribute to process improvements, ERP implementation and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Planning & Forecasting:

- Lead the annual business plan and forecasting exercise covering revenue, component costs, logistics, service costs, fixed costs, payroll and other overheads. Coordinate with respective cost owners and consolidate inputs for management and ExCo reporting.

Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting:

- Oversee monthly book closure, preparation of profit and loss statements and balance sheets, and consolidation of financial information. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management information systems (MIS).

Performance & Variance Analysis:

- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify key variances, risks and opportunities, and work with functional and business heads to address discrepancies and improve financial performance.

Working Capital & Asset Review:

- Monitor receivables, payables, provisions and other asset-related items. Identify opportunities to optimise working capital, improve cash flow and strengthen financial discipline.

Audit & Compliance Coordination:

- Coordinate with statutory auditors for financial statement audits, facilitate timely closure of audit requirements and ensure the availability of accurate financial information and supporting documentation.

Systems & Process Improvement:

- Support SAP implementation, improve controlling processes and contribute to automation initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency and turnaround time.

Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely with the Financial Controller, functional and business heads, cost owners and ExCo members to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.

Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience and a strong foundation in financial accounting and financial statement preparation.

- Demonstrated experience in annual budgeting, business planning, forecasting and financial controlling.

- Strong understanding of monthly financial closure, P&L and balance-sheet preparation, consolidation and MIS reporting.

- Experience in variance analysis, cost monitoring, working capital management and audit coordination.

- Strong Excel, BI and analytical skills, with sound working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP exposure would be advantageous.