Manager - Financial Control - CA

Manager - Financial Control - CA

Designation: Manager Financial Controller.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Financial Controller to lead the Group's financial planning, analysis, and control functions.

This role will oversee the entire finance operations, including FP&A, P&L management, MIS reporting, and critically, Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.

The Financial Controller will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic guidance to drive profitability and growth.

This is a senior strategic position requiring robust analytical capabilities, operational oversight, and strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the Group.

- Drive the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership for data-driven decision-making.

- Monitor, review, and control the P&L across business units, ensuring alignment with financial targets and corporate objectives.

- Oversee and optimize Accounts Payable (AP) processes including vendor payments, expense management, credit terms negotiation, and ensuring timely disbursements aligned with cash flow strategies.

- Supervise Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, ensuring accurate invoicing, efficient collections, aging analysis, and minimizing credit risk and bad debts.

- Develop, implement, and improve MIS frameworks to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data collection, analysis, and financial reporting processes.

- Identify and implement cost optimization and expense control measures across the organization.

- Design and enhance sourcing and pricing strategies to improve margins, drive profitability, and ensure competitive positioning.

- Evaluate and strengthen procurement processes and vendor negotiations to ensure cost-effectiveness and value creation.

- Establish pricing models and commercial frameworks in line with market trends and business objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance & Accounting plus CA Qualified.

- Minimum 3+ years of progressive experience in financial controlling, FP&A, P&L management, AP/AR oversight, and MIS reporting.

- Prior experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.

- Strong understanding of working capital management, including AP/AR cycles and cash flow optimization.

Key Competencies:

- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.

- Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capabilities.

- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining financial discipline.

Perks & Benefits:

- 5 Days Working.

- Other Benefits.

Company Profile:

The company is a $23 billion conglomerate with a presence across various sectors: Steel, Energy, Minerals, Port and Infrastructure, Cement, Ventures, and Paints across India, the US, South America, and Africa.

The company is spearheading a new mission to build the most preferred one-stop, omni-channel, and integrated tech-led offering for MSMEs in the manufacturing and construction industry through a multi-brand, multi-category marketplace.

It also operates a B2C business for individual home builders (IHBs) under the brand Homes.