Job Title: Finance Controller & Manager – Projects & Operations

Company: Western Group of Companies

Industry: Oil & Gas, Shipbuilding, Marine Engineering, EPC & Infrastructure Projects

Department: Finance & Accounts

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 8–12 years preferred

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and analytical Finance Controller &

• Manager – Projects &

• Operations to oversee the company's complete finance and accounting functions while providing strategic financial insights to management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cash flow management, Profit &

• Loss (P&L;) analysis, budgeting, financial forecasting, project cost control and management MIS reporting. The candidate must possess strong expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel, financial modelling and project-based financial management, preferably in Oil &

• Gas, EPC, shipbuilding, marine engineering or infrastructure industries.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the complete finance and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, journal entries and monthly financial closing.
- Prepare, review and analyse monthly and project-wise Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
- Monitor daily cash flow, working capital, fund requirements, receivables, payables and payment schedules.
- Develop cash flow forecasts and financial projections to support business planning and management decisions.
- Prepare and submit monthly, weekly and project-wise MIS reports, financial dashboards and performance summaries to senior management.
- Monitor project budgets against actual expenses, identify cost overruns and analyse project profitability.
- Prepare budgetary plans,



financial forecasts, variance analysis and cost-control reports.
- Track project revenue, expenses, commitments, outstanding payments and collections in coordination with project, commercial and procurement teams.
- Analyse financial data using advanced Microsoft Excel to identify trends, financial risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Ensure timely GST, TDS, income tax and other applicable statutory compliance in coordination with the relevant teams and consultants.
- Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Establish effective financial controls, accounting procedures and reporting systems across projects and operations.
- Provide management with actionable financial insights, profitability assessments and recommendations for improving financial performance.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts, preferably in a project-oriented organisation.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, taxation, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Experience in cash flow management, P&L; analysis, working capital management and project cost control.




- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, complex formulas, dashboards and financial modelling.
- Experience in preparing management MIS reports and presenting financial performance to senior management.
- Working knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries will be preferred:

- Oil & Gas and EPC projects
- Shipbuilding, ship repair and marine engineering
- Pipeline and infrastructure projects
- Civil construction and other project-based industries

Key Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
- Cash Flow Forecasting and Management
- Profit & Loss Analysis
- Complete Accounts Management
- Project Cost Control and Profitability Analysis
- Budgeting and Financial Forecasting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Financial Modelling
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Working Capital Management
- Statutory Compliance and Audit Coordination
- Analytical Thinking and Management Reporting

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially aware and capable of independently managing the finance and accounts function while providing accurate, timely and meaningful financial reports to management. The candidate must have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Candidates with strong experience in project-wise financial monitoring, cash flow planning and management reporting in Oil & Gas, EPC or shipbuilding organisations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Location: In person

📌 Finance Controller & Manager – Projects & Operations (Kochi)
🏢 Western interiors and marine contractors
📍 Kochi