Financial Controller | BFSI | Mumbai

Profile: Financial Controller

Location: Churchgate Mumbai

Experience: 12-15 yrs

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

- Lead annual operating plan (AOP) budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Build and maintain driver-based financial models
- Align business unit plans with overall corporate strategy

2. Performance Management

- Conduct variance analysis (Actuals vs Budget vs Forecast)
- Track KPIs: revenue margins cost ratios productivity metrics
- Provide actionable insights to senior leadership

3. Business Partnering

- Act as a finance partner to business heads/functions
- Translate financial data into strategic recommendations
- Support pricing product profitability and investment decisions

4. Management Reporting

- Prepare monthly/quarterly MIS dashboards and board decks
- Present insights to CXOs / senior leadership
- Automate reporting for efficiency and accuracy

5. Cost & Profitability Analysis

- Identify cost optimization opportunities
- Analyze unit economics and segment profitability
- Monitor ROI on key initiatives/projects

6. Strategic Initiatives

- Support long-term financial planning (LTP)
- Evaluate business cases capex proposals and investments
- Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis

7. Process & Systems Improvement

- Drive automation (Excel models BI tools like Power BI/Tableau)
- Improve planning and reporting frameworks
- Ensure data integrity and governance

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CMA or equivalent financial qualification.
- At least 12 years of experience in financial controllership statutory reporting concurrent audit and compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP local GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Experience in regulatory filings audits and compliance frameworks.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel/BI tools; strong communication skills.