Senior Financial Controller

Chain IQ is a global leader in Indirect Procurement, providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services to leading global clients across industries. Chain IQ is an independent company with headquarters in Switzerland and operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies. Chain IQ generates value far beyond cost reduction. We transform our client’s indirect procurement towards a world-class, resilient, ethical and digitalized end-to-end function. We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards and bio-diversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.

We promote a culture of collaboration and shared excellence while encouraging an open and honest exchange of ideas. We offer the potential for significant corporate growth and career development.

Join our Team

It is an exciting time at Chain IQ and we are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to join our Controlling team in Mumbai. Our ambition is to further grow our existing highly experienced team in order to provide the organization with data-driven insights and act as strategic business partner to create value for our stakeholders. This role is ideal for dynamic, client-focused and forward-thinking individuals that want to make an impact and shape the future of our business.

Role Purpose

This role will manage key Controlling processes and play a critical role in further evolving our Controlling function. The role reports directly into our Head Controlling India and will also work closely with our Head of Strategic Finance & Group Controlling based in Switzerland and stakeholders globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for controlling in the areas of planning (budget, forecast), cost control, revenue recognition, projects, CAPEX, ad hoc reports and analysis
• Active contribution to monthly closing activities (revenue, costs, intercompany transactions)
• Preparation, maintenance and timely delivery of key month-end reports
• Responsibility for global 3rd Party Revenue as revenue recognition controller
• Active involvement in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Conducting in-depth engagement profitability reviews to support decision making
• Driving improvements of processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency
• Driving change initiatives to improve insight-generation and reporting capabilities
• Contribution to ad-hoc management reports to CFO, GEB and BoD
• Close collaboration with Head Strategic Finance & Group Controlling, Accounting, CFO and local project managers as Business Partner

• Successfully completed bachelor’s degree in finance or economics plus CA or ICWAI is preferable
• 10+ years of professional experience in Controlling in an international environment; good understanding of the professional services industry is advantageous
• Strong proficiency in using ERP systems, reporting, analysis and planning tools (SAP), Excel
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with various stakeholders
• High level of performance even in dynamic situations
• Proactive and independent work style with a great sense of responsibility
• Keen interest in developing a more strategic and business-oriented approach to Finance

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs. Furthermore, please be advised that if you apply to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates.

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

Please let us know if you require any assistance during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.

Furthermore, please be advised that if you submit an application to us for this position, your application and personal details will be processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates.

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