Business Finance Controller

We’re Hiring | Business Finance Controller

Location : Gurugram, Haryana

Organization :

Devyani International Limited (DIL)

Devyani International Limited (DIL), one of India’s largest and fastest-growing QSR operators, is looking for a seasoned

Business Finance Controller

to drive financial strategy, performance management, and commercial decision support across our diverse portfolio of iconic brands.

Role Overview

As a key finance leader, you will partner closely with brand, operations, and functional leadership to strengthen P&L ownership, enhance profitability, and align business performance with enterprise-wide strategic objectives. This role blends strong controllership discipline with deep business partnering and FP&A expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Lead

AOP, forecasting, and long-range planning

across brands and regions

Own and manage the

consolidated business P&L , ensuring accuracy and transparency

Drive variance analysis, margin improvement, cost optimization, and ROI tracking

Develop and monitor

unit economics, same-store growth (SSG), and product profitability

Provide performance insights and commentary for

Board and investor reviews

Partner with Operations, Marketing, HR, SCM, and Brand teams on key commercial decisions

Evaluate financial viability of

new store openings, expansions, and promotions

Strengthen budgetary control, governance frameworks, and best-practice benchmarks

Drive

automation and analytics

using SAP, Tableau, BI tools, and dashboards

Lead and develop high-performing business finance teams

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA)

mandatory (MBA – Finance is a plus)

15–20 years

of experience in Business Finance / FP&A / Commercial Finance

Strong experience partnering with senior business leaders in large or listed organizations

Exposure to

QSR, retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industries

preferred

Experience in Big-4-audited environments or prior Big-4 exposure desirable

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels

Why Join DIL?

Opportunity to work with iconic global and homegrown brands

High-impact leadership role in a listed, high-growth organization

Strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Competitive compensation and long-term career growth