Finance Controller

Job Description: Finance Controller

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance Controller to lead the company’s finance operations and establish a strong financial foundation for sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience. This role requires a forward-thinking finance leader with hands-on experience in infrastructure and data center financing, along with proven exposure to debt financing through banks, financial institutions, and government bodies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Compliance • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with adherence to timelines. • Ensure full compliance with statutory, audit, and regulatory requirements. • Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and advisors for seamless audits and reviews.

2. Financial Planning & Fund Management • Develop, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models. • Oversee fund flow, working capital, and cash flow planning to support operational needs. • Partner with leadership on strategic financial decisions and investor communications. • Collaborate with banks, NBFCs, and government agencies for infrastructure and data center project financing. • Drive debt financing initiatives, including securing funds from government and institutional programs.

3. Taxation & Regulatory • Manage direct and indirect taxation, including planning, compliance, and optimization. • Coordinate with tax consultants for efficient structuring and risk mitigation. • Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and adherence to evolving tax laws.

4. Forex & Market Fluctuations • Assess and manage currency risks for international transactions and overseas procurement. • Monitor macroeconomic trends and implement hedging or risk mitigation strategies as appropriate.

5. Strategic Finance & Business Support • Deliver actionable business insights through MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics. • Partner with business and operations teams to drive cost efficiencies and financial discipline. • Contribute to business scalability initiatives and implement robust financial controls. • Support project-level financial structuring and capital planning for large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience. • Experience in data center, infrastructure, technology, or AI-focused companies preferred. • Strong understanding of accounting standards, fund management, and compliance frameworks. • Proven experience in infrastructure financing, data center project funding, and debt financing from government or institutional sources. • Knowledge of forex management and exposure to cross-border procurement. • Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and tax management. • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.