Group Finance Controller - CA

Group Finance Controller Kochi.
Job Summary:
A leading group of company is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience as Group Finance Controller to look into their financial operations across its diverse business verticals and will be responsible for financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, and providing strategic financial insights to support board-level decision-making for the group's 10 companies across India.
About the company:
A leading group of companies with a diverse business in multiple sectors.
It has more than 5 companies and employees over 1000+ professionals across India and other country.
Location: Kochi, Kerala.
Designation: Group Finance Controller.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Preparation and presentation of financial analysis, including monthly consolidation reports and PPTs for each group companies.
- Oversee and consolidate financial operations across all 10 group companies, ensuring streamlined processes, compliance for each business unit.

- Budgeting & Forecasting for individual companies and consolidated group results.
- Managing internal and external Audit processes and ensuring compliance.
- Leading Finance Teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
- Overseeing Cash Flow & Treasury Management for smooth business operations.
- Managing ERP & Financial Systems to streamline financial processes.
- Providing strategic financial insights for decision-making processes and long-term planning.
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance for the group.
- Regular participation in board meetings, reporting to MD, and discussions with senior leadership.
- Close collaboration with CFO and Directors to assess business ideas and support leadership decisions.
- Stakeholder management involves interaction with 10-15 finance professionals from various groups of companies.
Role Requirement:
- Proven experience in handling finance for multi-company setups.
- Strong people management, analytical, and business assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently, managing a single-person support team, while coordinating with cross-functional finance teams.
- Candidates from mid-sized consultancy firms or relevant industries such as manufacturing, real estate, retail, or multi-business groups will be preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, interacting with senior leadership and finance teams.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with adaptability to diverse business environments.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and decision-making capability in dynamic situations.
Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior or group role.
Working days: Monday to Friday.