Senior Manager Financial Controller

Job Title - JD for Senior Manager – Finance Controller
Location -Bengaluru
Reporting To - Group Finance Controller
Team - People Manager
Preferred - Listed company work experience
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 7–11 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
Role Summary
The Senior Manager – Finance Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting, month-end and year-end book closures, financial reporting, Balance Sheet governance, Profit & Loss reviews, Ind AS compliance, and internal financial controls. The role requires close collaboration with business leaders, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Book Closure
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial book closure activities within defined timelines.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of accounting entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
Review general ledger balances and ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial reporting standards.
Drive continuous improvements in the financial close process.
Balance Sheet Management
Own the Balance Sheet review process and ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
Review ageing schedules, provisions, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany balances.
Ensure strong balance sheet governance by identifying and resolving reconciliation issues.
Profit & Loss Review
Perform detailed monthly P&L reviews and variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Analyze revenue, margins, operating expenses, and profitability trends.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify financial risks and opportunities for cost optimization.
Present financial performance insights to senior leadership.
Ind AS & Financial Reporting
Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and applicable statutory requirements.
Prepare and review standalone financial statements and supporting schedules.
Evaluate accounting implications for new business transactions and regulatory changes.
Support statutory, tax, and internal audits by providing timely financial information and documentation.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Strengthen and monitor internal financial controls and governance processes.
Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, taxation regulations, and corporate policies.
Identify process improvement opportunities and drive finance automation initiatives.
Support risk assessment and implementation of financial control frameworks.
Business Partnering
Collaborate with business leaders on financial performance reviews and decision support.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan activities.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve business performance.
Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
7–10 years of post-qualification experience in Financial Controllership, Financial Reporting, or Corporate Finance.
Strong understanding of Ind AS, financial reporting, balance sheet management, and internal controls.
Experience in ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills.
Key Skills
Financial Accounting
Book Closure (Month-End & Year-End)
Balance Sheet Review & Reconciliations
Profit & Loss (P&L) Review
Ind AS Compliance
Financial Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
Statutory & Internal Audits
Variance Analysis
ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Process Improvement & Automation
Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and business partnering skills.

Work arrangement
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