Group Finance Controller - CA

• Job Title: Group Finance Controller
• Location: Bangalore (Bengaluru) - 5 - day work week
• Experience: 12+ years (preferably 12-15 yrs) in finance leadership, controllership, or senior finance manager roles
• Qualification: CA (Chartered Accountant) - Must
• Industry Preference: Startups / Scale- ups - Manufacturing, Engineering, or related sectors
• Role Overview:

• Lead and oversee all financial control functions for the group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Partner with business units to drive strategic decision- making through financial insights.
• Manage month- end close, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Build and mentor a high- performing finance team (3- 5 members).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and rolling projections.
• Deliver variance analysis, scenario modelling, and actionable insights.

2. Month- End & Year- End Close:

• Lead timely, accurate close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Ensure compliance with Ind- AS/ IFRS and statutory requirements.

3. Reporting:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements, MIS dashboards, and board reports.
• Align reporting with group strategy and investor expectations.

4. Internal Controls & Governance:

• Implement and monitor internal controls, risk mitigation, and audit readiness.
• Ensure adherence to SOX/ local compliance frameworks (if applicable).

5. Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and mentor finance team members.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

6. Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with CXO, investors, auditors, and banks.
• Support M&A, fundraising, and strategic projects with financial due diligence.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• CA (India) + 12 yrs progressive finance leadership
• Strong expertise in Ind- AS / IFRS
• Proven experience in manufacturing / engineering sector
• Advanced Excel, Power BI / Tableau (data visualization)
• Strategic thinker, strong analytical & problem- solving abilities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management
• Comfortable in a fast- paced startup environment