Finance Controller India

Job Purpose

This role will plan and lead the financial management of the Agri-business vertical for India business region.

The incumbent in this role will lead a team of Finance professionals and provide leadership for financial planning & budgeting, management, reporting & analysis, funding, cost & profitability management and overseeing internal controls of the business division having multi-geographical commercial and agricultural commodity processing facilities presence in the region.

This role will be the finance business partner for regional business teams to provide insights and financial guidance on strategic initiatives, and participate in regional projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, and other initiatives in the vertical & the organization.

Job Summary

Financial planning & Budgeting

Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the business vertical / region

Analyse budget variances, working closely with regional teams to understand deviations and implement corrective actions

Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business forecast and profitable growth

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local and international accounting standards

Provide timely financial analysis and insights to support commercial and operational decision-making

Manage regional consolidation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with vertical guidelines

Treasury Collaboration

Oversee cash flow management, ensure adequate liquidity for business operations and plan to optimize working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory

Collaborate with Group and Vertical business teams to manage banking relationships and financing arrangements, negotiating terms to optimize costs and reduce risk, and managing currency risks

Financial Operations & Control

Ensure robust financial controls are in place across assigned business regions in line with corporate standards and regulatory requirements

Oversee periodic audits to assess financial health, compliance, and efficiency of internal controls

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks

Function & Team Leadership

• Manage, engage and mentor finance team members to promote a high-performance culture in the region

• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop lean structure, plan upskilling opportunities and build succession depth in the regional / vertical / group finance team

Job Requirement

Chartered Accountant with minimum of 17 years of experience in a manufacturing setup in a similar Finance leadership role for India region

Strong experience of finance business partnering in a business model having procurement, processing / factory production, warehousing, sales and distribution aspects; exposure to working in Agriculture Commodity Trading & Processing related business sector is preferred but not mandatory

Must have demonstrated track record in Treasury management for India and International commerce; exposure to taxation and audits in India is advantageous

Experience of working with ERPs like SAP / Hyperion with ability to analyse and interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights through offline tools like MS Excel

Leadership skills to engage, manage and develop a lean and high-performance teams

Higher order analytical, communication and management presentation skills for providing actionable insights and enabling business decisions in a dynamic global business environment

Excellent stakeholder management skills in dealing with cross-functional and global leadership team