The Senior Finance Controller plays a critical role in driving financial strategy, forecasting, and planning activities for the organization. This role involves leading the FP&A team, providing strategic insights, and ensuring financial goals are achieved. The Role is responsible for developing financial models, analyzing key business drivers, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior management. This role requires a deep understanding of financial & accounting principles, Indian GAAP & INDAS deep knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.
What the Role needs to be Achieve :
1. Financial Planning & Analysis : Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and other related reports. o Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management on time.
2. Strategic Financial Leadership : Partner with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, short-term, medium-term and long term business plans. o Provide insights and recommendations on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Support M&A activities, including financial & legal due diligence and integrated planning.
3. Team Leadership & Development : o Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A & Accounts team, fostering a culture of excellence, self motivation and continuous improvement. Oversee the team's workflow, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to best practices. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to support their professional growth.
4. Business Performance Management : Identify key business drivers and develop KPIs to measure and track performance. Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and business objectives.
5. Process Improvement & Automation : Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A & accounting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. o Implement financial systems and tools to automate reporting and analysis. Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis.
6. Closing of Books accurately and on time : o Ensuring that books are closed accurately and in the given timeframe by following IndAS.
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Financial Controller • India