Finance Controller

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the financial and operating performance for the division, including planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections pertaining to the Business Division.
• Generate Divisional Profitability Summary, compare with the budget, and work out trends and variance analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Provide support in Working Capital management, including monitoring of receivables.
• Participate in periodic audits and recommend procedural improvements.
• Reconcile Division’s Accounts and Financial statements in consultation with Central Finance.
• P&L Forecast (identifying upfront drivers of gross contribution, expenses, and provisions in clear targets to meet the DOC for the month).
• Work with business teams to improve margins by identifying areas with scope for improved efficiency and cost reductions.
• Prepare flash results: MTD/YTD and other MOR dashboards, including additional financial metrics such as EBIT/ROCE/EVA.
• Collaborate with Category and sales teams on claim management.
• Highlight key points for reporting the Division’s financial outlook and forecasts in consultation with Business and Central Finance.
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of the division.
• Implement Financial Controls and ensure compliance with laid down processes in business transactions, credit management, business planning, and procurements.
• Assist Division Head and Central Finance in financial planning and finalizing the budget for the Division at the beginning of the year.
• Provide decision support to Business Head and Senior Managers from a financial perspective as the key finance resource for the division.

Must Have: experience in an industry with transactions in Repair/Service, Warranty, and Spares.

Qualification & Skills:

• CA / ACCA Degree with 5-10 years of experience in similar roles.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting, business finance, receivables, and payables.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.