Project / Finance Controller

Job Description2. Financial Strategy & Business Partnership3. Treasury & Governance4. Implementation of Global StandardsKPI:

• Project Monitoring & Operational Controlling
• Financial Reporting: Ensure reporting consistency across operations, fabrication, sourcing, and participating entities for Financial Project Review validation.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and report the cash flow of the contract and manage foreign exchange exposures.
• Site Forecasting: Build site forecasts based on the individual project projections.
• Revenue & Margin Protection: Provide early warnings for probable Gross Margin variations and ensure robust documentation for Non-Agreed Variation Orders.
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic business partner to support the project team in managing contracts with support functions, banks, and financial institutions.
• Cash Optimization: Optimize "cash-in" and "cash-out" by analyzing contract billing milestones and identifying optimal interpretation options with the Contract Manager.
• Negotiation Support: Contribute to the negotiation of variation orders, including internal costing and customer pricing.
• Performance Analysis: Perform analysis on actuals, targets, and forecasts to ensure achievement of project objectives and propose action plans to improve financial positions.
• Bonds & Guarantees: Manage performance bonds and guarantees in coordination with the Treasury Team.
• Risk & Opportunity Reporting: Properly report risks, savings, and opportunities within project financials.
• Rule Guardianship: Ensure project reviews are held in accordance with procedures to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Standard Development: Implement and further develop global standards for project controlling within the region to facilitate transparency and accountability.
• Operational Integration: Foster close relationships between local operations and project controlling teams from tender to project closure
• Cost Control & Budget Management: Effectiveness in identifying risks, savings, and opportunities to optimize project costs.
• Cash Management: Efficiency in managing project cash flow and optimizing billing milestones.
• Compliance Rate: Adherence to project review procedures and global project controlling standards.
• Forecast Accuracy: Reliability of site forecasts and early warning systems for Gross Margin variations.
• Reporting Timeliness: Delivery of accurate financial information for Financial Project Review validation.

Job requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / ICWA / CFA / CMA
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive project controlling experience in the EPC market.
• Hands-on experience with daily finance activities such as cost controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proven background in managing financial risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Technical Excellence: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders such as the Project Manager.
• Matrix Organization: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, reporting to both Finance Manager and the PM.
• Statutory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, GST for works contracts, and cross-border tax considerations.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel from the Ahmedabad base to the Dholera site twice per week.