Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with a service-based company that has a strong presence in India and international markets.
Why This Role is Critical
- Ensures zero revenue leakage through tight SoW-to-timesheet mapping
- Strengthens client-wise P&L visibility and margin control
- Builds disciplined cash flow forecasting aligned to budgets and rolling projections.
- Supports scalable growth through structured bid costing and financial modelling.
- Improves working capital efficiency and debtor management.
- Enables leadership decision-making via Board-ready financial insights.
Core Responsibilities Snapshot
Revenue & Billing Governance
- Ensure accurate SoW mapping and billing validation
- Oversee client invoicing, PO tracking, and dispute resolution
- Manage revenue recognition and DSO control
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Prepare rolling cash flow projections aligned with budgets
- Align collections, payroll, vendor payments, and credit terms.
- Monitor liquidity and optimize working capital cycles.
Client-Wise P&L & Cost Control
- Drive accurate cost allocation and profitability analysis.
- Monitor manpower deployment and margin performance.
- Conduct variance analysis vs budget and bid assumptions.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and maintain 24-month rolling projections.
- Update forecasts based on revenue ramp-up and cost movements.
- Reconcile projections with cash flow modelling.
Bid Costing & Commercial Support
- Develop financial models for new bids and scope expansions.
- Conduct fixed vs variable cost diligence.
- Assess margin sustainability and working capital impact.
Treasury & Banking
- Manage banking relationships and foreign remittances.
- Monitor forex exposure and FEMA compliance.
- Optimize deployment of surplus funds.
Client & Leadership Interface
- Participate in client meetings for billing reviews and variance discussions.
- Support Board pack preparation with structured financial insights.
- Provide executive-ready financial presentations.
Governance & Compliance
- Support compliance aligned with:
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory environment
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India standards
- Central Board of Direct Taxes regulations
Required Qualifications & Experience
- CA / CPA / CMA (CA preferred)
- Total Experience: 6–7 years
- Minimum 2 years in Controller-level or independent finance leadership role
- Experience in consulting / service-based organization
- Experience dealing with foreign (preferably US-based) clients
- Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modelling
- Experience participating in system implementation initiatives preferred
