Financial Controller

Position Name - Finance Controller

Location - Mumbai

Experience Range - 6 - 9 years

Mandatory Requirement:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 4+ years of experience in treasury, fund management, financial control, or corporate finance

About the client:

A global logistics technology company focused on optimising container movement across supply chains through smart reuse and visibility solutions. Its platform leverages advanced matchback and triangulation capabilities to reduce empty container repositioning, improve trade efficiency, and lower logistics costs. By connecting import and export flows and offering end-to-end visibility, it enables transporters, cargo owners, 3PLs, and shipping lines to achieve operational efficiencies while driving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. They have been at the forefront of container optimisation, expanding from India to Singapore recently, to help global trade move smarter, greener, and faster.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Treasury & Liquidity Management -

• Monitor daily cash balances and maintain an accurate cash position across all bank accounts.

• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly).

• Ensure sufficient liquidity for salaries, vendor payments, taxes, and operational requirements.

• Identify short-term funding gaps and recommend financing solutions.

2. Fund Planning & Capital Allocation -

• Develop fund deployment plans aligned with business priorities.

• Evaluate how available cash should be allocated between operations, growth initiatives, and contingency reserves.

• Support strategic decisions related to capital expenditure, expansion, and investments.

3. Payment Planning & Working Capital Control -

• Prepare and manage structured payment schedules.

• Prioritize payments based on urgency, contractual commitments, and cash availability.

• Optimize payment timing while maintaining healthy vendor relationships.

• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to improve collections and reduce receivable aging.

4. Investment of Surplus Funds -

• Identify low-risk investment options such as fixed deposits, overnight funds, and liquid mutual funds.

• Recommend investment strategies to maximize returns while preserving capital and liquidity.

• Track investment maturity schedules and returns.

5. Banking & Financial Institution Management -

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.

• Negotiate interest rates, banking charges, credit facilities, and treasury products.

• Evaluate working capital lines, overdrafts, and other financing instruments.

6. MIS & Management Reporting -

• Prepare daily cash reports and weekly treasury dashboards.

• Present fund utilization reports and liquidity projections.

• Provide actionable insights to management on cash optimization opportunities.

7. Risk Management & Internal Controls -

• Monitor liquidity risk and develop contingency funding plans.

• Ensure treasury transactions are appropriately approved and documented.

• Strengthen controls around payments, investments, and bank reconciliations.

8. Compliance & Governance -

• Ensure timely payments of statutory dues, including GST, TDS, PF, and Income Tax.

• Maintain compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualification and Experience:

• Experience in startups or high-growth companies

• Exposure to logistics, technology, or SaaS sectors

• Hands-on experience with fundraising support and investor reporting

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling

• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting and treasury operations

• Knowledge of banking products and short-term investment instruments

• ERP systems such as Zoho Books, Tally, NetSuite, or SAP

• Power BI or MIS reporting tools

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

• 4+ years of experience in treasury, fund management, financial control, or corporate finance