AD/Director-Business Finance Controller

Role Objective

Partner closely with multiple Business teams as a strategic finance advisor, driving robust financial governance, high-quality accounting, and insight-led decision-making to improve business performance. Enable value creation by strengthening revenue recognition, proactively managing risks, optimising working capital, and continuously monitoring overall financial health to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Finance charter across multiple legal entities, covering financial & cost accounting, month-end closure, inventory governance, audits, internal controls, and statutory compliances—at scale and complexity.
• Be a true finance partner to leadership by co-owning the P&L and key business KPIs, working closely with Sales teams to drive growth, productivity, and profitability.
• Track and influence performance levers by closely monitoring revenue, margins, and cost structures across BUs and leading initiatives for margin expansion and cost optimization.
• Lead external audits and compliance engagements, acting as the single point of contact for statutory, internal, and corporate compliance matters.
• Anchor monthly business performance reviews with Sales Heads, translating numbers into insights and actionable outcomes.
• Assist with IPO execution related finance and compliance activities, as applicable.
• Drive operational excellence through data-driven insights, deep-dive analytics, and hands-on execution with operating teams to improve business outcomes.
• Create high-impact leadership presentations, using crisp storytelling and compelling visualizations to communicate financial and business performance.

Qualification & Experience

Work Experience (Essential)

• 8+ years of experience in business controllership with exposure to financial reporting standards, financial analysis, tax regulations, laws and any other compliance requirements.
• Strong general management capabilities.
• Experience working in a listed company environment with exposure to manufacturing sector finance will be a plus.

Knowledge/ Skills (Essential)

• Business finance, Team management & influential
• Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams
• Good communication & people management skills

Education (Essential)

• Chartered Accountant