Finance Controller (15-18 yrs)

Finance Controller

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Design and manage the annual financial planning cycle, including budget preparation and long-term forecasting.

- Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actual vs. budget) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to optimize resource allocation.

- Support scenario analysis to guide strategic decision-making in response to business challenges.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial statements as per assigned timeline.

- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

- Prepare reports and dashboards to provide clarity on financial performance metrics, including profitability, ROI, and key cost drivers.

Revenue Management & Cost Optimization:

- Oversee the end-to-end revenue cycle, including invoicing, revenue recognition, and collections.

- Monitor revenue streams across multiple projects to ensure accurate client billing and timely payments.

- Implement cost control measures to manage direct costs (e.g., recruiter fees, technology investments) and indirect costs (e.g., operational expenses).

- Drive initiatives to improve profitability, focusing on margin analysis and expense rationalization.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering:

- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, offering data-driven insights and strategic guidance.

- Partner with clients to resolve financial queries, billing issues, and payment discrepancies.

- Collaborate with the operations and HR teams to align financial performance with business goals.

- Regularly present financial performance updates and key findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

- Develop financial capabilities within the team by conducting training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement in financial processes and operations.

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through automation and digitization.

- Optimize the use of ERP systems and financial tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting.

- Implement internal controls to strengthen risk management and governance.