Head of Financial Control

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Job title: Head – Financial Control
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment type: Full-time
Workplace type: On-site
Seniority level: Director
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
About Sensacore
Sensacore is a Hyderabad-based leader in the design and manufacture of medical diagnostic devices, specialising in blood gas analyzers, electrolyte analyzers and point-of-care testing (POCT) products. Founded in 2006, we are a key player in the diagnostics industry, known for our expertise in Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) technology.
About the Role
The Head – Financial Control is a strategic hire reporting directly to the CFO. You will own the financial close, reporting, compliance, tax and internal controls framework, operating at both the transactional and strategic levels. You will build robust processes, drive cross-functional alignment and give the CFO timely, accurate, decision-ready financial intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close across entities, with strict timeliness and accuracy standards
Prepare consolidated financial statements in compliance with Ind AS / IFRS
Deliver board-ready MIS, variance analyses and management commentary
Continuously improve the chart of accounts, closing calendars and reporting hierarchies
Controllership & Compliance
Ensure full statutory compliance, including GST, TDS, advance tax and ROC filings
Act as primary liaison with statutory and internal auditors and manage audit cycles end-to-end
Oversee transfer pricing documentation and inter-company reconciliations for cross-border entities
Manage treasury: cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, working capital financing and FX exposure / hedging
Drive tax strategy beyond compliance, including SEZ/EOU benefits, export incentives (RoDTEP, duty drawback), customs optimisation and R&D-linked deductions
Track changes in tax laws and accounting standards and implement them proactively
Serve as a key point of contact for our institutional investors
Internal Controls & Process Excellence
Design and strengthen internal controls across procure-to-pay, order-to-cash and record-to-report cycles
Identify process gaps, lead re-engineering initiatives and drive automation
Implement and enforce accounting policies across business units
FP&A Support & Business Partnering
Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning with the FP&A team
Partner with operations, supply chain and business unit heads on financial analysis
Drive product/project-level cost analysis, margin tracking and working capital reporting
Cost Accounting, Inventory & Fixed Assets
Own standard costing, BOM-level costing, manufacturing variance analysis and cost audit (Section 148) compliance
Govern inventory accounting, physical verification and slow-moving / obsolete provisioning across RM, WIP and FG
Manage capex tracking, capitalisation policy, CWIP-to-asset conversion and the fixed asset register
Team Leadership
Build, manage and mentor a high-performing accounts and controllership team
Establish clear ownership, accountability and development paths
Qualifications & Experience
Chartered Accountant (mandatory); CPA or CMA is a plus
10–15 years of progressive experience in controllership, accounting or finance
Strong working knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS
Hands-on experience with statutory audits, tax assessments and regulatory filings
Experience in manufacturing, healthcare or medical devices preferred
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) and financial reporting tools
Proven track record of building or improving financial processes and controls
What We Look For
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to zoom out to the strategic picture
Strong commercial acumen, connecting financial data to business outcomes
High integrity and a no-compromise approach to compliance and governance
Clear communication of complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
A proactive problem-solver who manages multiple priorities under deadline pressure

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