Lead – Finance Controller

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Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Utilities
The Role
Leads financial control, governance, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, project finance, cash-flow management, compliance, audit coordination, risk mitigation, and business partnering across projects and business units. Oversees profitability analysis, working capital, financial policies, management reporting, and stakeholder presentations while leading finance teams and driving process improvements, automation, and reporting excellence.
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Responsibilities
Financial Control & Governance
  • Lead financial control and governance framework across projects and business units.
  • Establish and monitor financial policies, controls, procedures, and accounting standards.
  • Ensure adherence to internal control mechanisms and corporate governance requirements.
  • Drive financial discipline and safeguard organizational assets through effective control processes.
  • Monitor financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Financial Planning & Business Finance
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Review project-wise profitability, cash flow forecasts, and business performance metrics.
  • Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Evaluate business performance against approved targets and budgets.
Financial Reporting & MIS
  • Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of management reports, dashboards, and business performance reviews.
  • Analyze financial statements, project profitability, revenue trends, and cost structures.
  • Present financial performance updates and key business insights to senior management.
  • Develop advanced MIS frameworks for real-time financial monitoring.
Project Finance & Commercial Oversight
  • Monitor project financial health, fund utilization, and cost management.
  • Review project CAPEX, project costs, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
  • Partner with Project, Procurement, Sales, CRM, and Business Development teams to drive financial efficiency.
  • Ensure financial viability assessments for new projects, investments, and land acquisitions.
  • Support commercial negotiations from a financial risk and profitability perspective.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
  • Oversee cash flow planning and liquidity management across projects and business operations.
  • Monitor fund inflows, outflows, receivables, payables, and working capital requirements.
  • Ensure efficient utilization of financial resources and availability of adequate funds.
  • Coordinate with treasury teams on funding requirements and cash management strategies.
  • Drive initiatives for optimizing working capital and cash conversion cycles.
Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate policies.
  • Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
  • Lead audit closure activities and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
  • Monitor compliance risks and strengthen internal control frameworks.
  • Support implementation of risk management and compliance initiatives.
Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with Business Heads, Project Teams, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Legal, Commercial, and Treasury functions.
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to business leadership.
  • Present financial reviews, business cases, and performance reports to senior stakeholders.
  • Support management committees, board reviews, and business planning discussions.
Team Leadership & Process Excellence
  • Lead and mentor finance teams across projects and business functions.
  • Drive process improvements, financial automation, and digital reporting initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Build team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.
  • Establish best practices in financial reporting, controls, and business partnering.
Qualifications
Educational Qualification
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
  • MBA (Finance), CMA, or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
Experience
  • 12–18 years of experience in Finance Controllership, Business Finance, FP&A, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Management.
  • Strong experience within Real Estate, Infrastructure, Construction, EPC, Manufacturing, or Project-based organizations.
  • Experience in handling large project portfolios, financial governance, statutory compliance, and leadership reporting.
  • Proven track record in budgeting, profitability management, business partnering, and internal controls.

Skills Required

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
  • 12–18 years of experience in finance controllership, business finance, FP&A, project finance, corporate finance, or financial management
  • Experience in real estate, infrastructure, construction, EPC, manufacturing, or project-based organizations
  • Experience managing large project portfolios, financial governance, statutory compliance, and leadership reporting
  • Proven experience in budgeting, profitability management, business partnering, and internal controls
  • MBA in Finance, CMA, or equivalent qualification
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The Company
HQ: Ahmedabad, GUJARAT
20,544 Employees

What We Do

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its transport logistics and energy utility portfolio businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY

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