Responsibilities

Financial Control & Governance

Lead financial control and governance framework across projects and business units.
Establish and monitor financial policies, controls, procedures, and accounting standards.
Ensure adherence to internal control mechanisms and corporate governance requirements.
Drive financial discipline and safeguard organizational assets through effective control processes.
Monitor financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Financial Planning & Business Finance

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Review project‑wise profitability, cash flow forecasts, and business performance metrics.
Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision‑making.
Evaluate business performance against approved targets and budgets.

Financial Reporting & MIS

Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of management reports, dashboards, and business performance reviews.
Analyze financial statements, project profitability, revenue trends, and cost structures.
Present financial performance updates and key business insights to senior management.
Develop advanced MIS frameworks for real‑time financial monitoring.

Project Finance & Commercial Oversight

Monitor project financial health, fund utilization, and cost management.
Review project CAPEX, project costs, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
Partner with Project, Procurement, Sales, CRM, and Business Development teams to drive financial efficiency.
Ensure financial viability assessments for new projects, investments, and land acquisitions.
Support commercial negotiations from a financial risk and profitability perspective.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Oversee cash flow planning and liquidity management across projects and business operations.
Monitor fund inflows, outflows, receivables, payables, and working capital requirements.
Ensure efficient utilization of financial resources and availability of adequate funds.
Coordinate with treasury teams on funding requirements and cash management strategies.
Drive initiatives for optimizing working capital and cash conversion cycles.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate policies.
Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Lead audit closure activities and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
Monitor compliance risks and strengthen internal control frameworks.
Support implementation of risk management and compliance initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with Business Heads, Project Teams, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Legal, Commercial, and Treasury functions.
Act as a strategic finance partner to business leadership.
Present financial reviews, business cases, and performance reports to senior stakeholders.
Support management committees, board reviews, and business planning discussions.

Team Leadership & Process Excellence

Lead and mentor finance teams across projects and business functions.
Drive process improvements, financial automation, and digital reporting initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence.
Build team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.
Establish best practices in financial reporting, controls, and business partnering.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Experience

12–18 years of experience in Finance Controllership, Business Finance, FP&A, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Management.
Strong experience within Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, EPC, Manufacturing, or Project‑based organizations.
Experience in handling large project portfolios, financial governance, statutory compliance, and leadership reporting.
Proven track record in budgeting, profitability management, business partnering, and internal controls.

Lead Finance Controller

Job Description & Responsibilities