Financial Controller

Overview

Financial Control & Governance

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of robust financial control frameworks across all entities within the Group.
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Align financial operations and control environments with the organization’s long-term strategic objectives and governance standards.
• Drives P&L ownership with the head of production/operations working with an accountants and system controllers

Internal Control, Audit & Risk Management

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across key functions, including retail, supply chain, and commercial operations.
• Identify control deficiencies and implement effective remediation strategies to strengthen financial integrity and resilience.
• Ensure timely and disciplined implementation of internal audit recommendations across all business units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to embed a culture of governance, risk awareness, and control discipline across the organization.

Revenue Assurance & Cost Control

• Drive initiatives to identify and recover revenue leakages, while optimizing cost structures across procurement, IT, HR, and logistics functions.
• Provide financial oversight of supplier relationships, ensuring commercial terms are aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Support and actively participate in pricing negotiations, benchmarking, and cost analysis to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Evaluate supplier performance, pricing models, and contract compliance to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks.
• Lead financial due diligence activities and provide analytical support for strategic decision-making and investment evaluations.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Standardize, streamline, and automate financial processes through the effective use of systems and digital tools.
• Develop scalable frameworks that support efficient, compliant, and controlled financial operations.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and promote intelligent automation within the finance function

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, manage, and develop finance and audit teams across multiple entities, fostering a high-performance and accountability-driven culture.
• Present key audit findings, financial insights, and risk assessments to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership (C-suite).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and strategic vendors.

Reporting & Kpi Management

• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement KPIs and performance dashboards that provide transparency into financial performance, profitability, and cost efficiency.

Educational And Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA is mandatory.

Experience Profile

• Minimum 10 + years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong track record in financial management and control.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role such as Financial Controller or Finance Manager with plant accounting background in a large scale organization
• At least 3 years SAP S4 Hana manufacturing hands on experience is a non-negotiable experience
• Exposure in plant accounting is mandatory
• Experienced in communicating numbers to finance and non-finance stakeholders

• Retail And Distribution

• Manufacturing with commercial orientation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and technical skills in financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of ERPs, MS Office, Advance level Excel
• Strong presentation skills
• Data mining Capabilities
• Accounting concepts and knowledge of IFRS