Job Title: Financial Controller Department: Finance Reports To: CFO / Managing Director / CEO Location: Flexible / India with responsibility for UK and Singapore entities, or based in operating hub as required Industry Focus: Services business, project-led / contract-led commercial environment Role Purpose The Financial Controller will lead the finance function for a growing services business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, robust cash-flow management, and full statutory and tax compliance across the group’s operations, with particular responsibility for the UK and Singapore. The role is especially suited to a controller who understands long-duration or high-value service contracts, revenue recognition, contract governance, billing milestones, margin control, and cross-border compliance. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial control and reporting Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cash-flow reporting, and board-quality financial packs. Prepare or oversee statutory financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements, including UK GAAP / IFRS where relevant. Deliver variance analysis, profitability reporting, business-unit performance analysis, and financial commentary for leadership decision-making. Maintain a robust chart of accounts, reporting structure, and finance policies appropriate for a scaling services business. 2. Contract and commercial finance Partner with sales, delivery, legal, and leadership teams on large customer contracts, master service agreements, statements of work, renewals, and change orders. Review commercial terms before contract sign-off, including pricing structure, payment milestones, retention clauses,



penalties, service credits, termination rights, FX exposure, tax implications, and working capital impact. Ensure accurate accounting treatment for large and complex contracts, including revenue recognition, accruals, deferred income, unbilled revenue, contract assets/liabilities, and project profitability tracking. Monitor contract performance against budget, billing schedules, cost-to-complete assumptions, and margin expectations. Drive discipline around invoicing, collections, contract documentation, approval workflows, and dispute resolution to protect cash flow and reduce leakage. 3. Budgeting, forecasting, and cash management Lead annual budgeting, periodic reforecasting, and rolling cash-flow forecasts across entities and business lines. Manage working capital, including receivables, payables, payroll funding, tax outflows, and intercompany settlements. Support banking relationships, funding discussions, covenant reporting, and treasury controls where applicable. Provide scenario analysis for large deals, hiring plans, geographic expansion, and contract concentration risks. 4. Internal controls, audit, and governance Design, implement, and improve internal financial controls, approval matrices, delegation frameworks, expense governance, payment controls, and documentation standards. Act as primary contact for external auditors and coordinate audit readiness, schedules, support files,



and issue resolution. Build processes that reduce operational and financial risk, including contract review controls, vendor controls, revenue assurance, and segregation of duties. Support board and senior management with risk reporting, policy updates, and governance matters. 5. UK compliance responsibilities Oversee UK statutory reporting and filing requirements, including annual accounts and Companies House-related compliance obligations. Manage the annual confirmation statement process and ensure company records, officers, shareholders, and registered information remain current with Companies House. Oversee UK tax compliance including corporation tax coordination, VAT processes, payroll/PAYE oversight, and liaison with HMRC and external advisers where required. Ensure financial statements and disclosures comply with Companies Act requirements and applicable accounting standards. 6. Singapore compliance responsibilities Oversee Singapore statutory compliance, including annual return filings with ACRA and preparation / submission of financial statements where required. Manage the compliance calendar for AGM-related requirements where applicable, annual return deadlines, and XBRL or financial statement filing requirements for Singapore entities. Oversee IRAS corporate tax compliance, including Estimated Chargeable Income filing within 3 months of financial year-end unless waiver conditions apply, and subsequent corporate tax return coordination. Coordinate with corporate secretaries, tax agents, payroll providers, auditors, and local advisers to ensure Singapore entities remain fully compliant. Maintain supporting documentation for intercompany transactions, local filings, and audit/tax r

📌 Financial Controller (Mumbai)
🏢 ConTeTra Private
📍 Mumbai