Greetings from Fairgrowth Management Consultants!

WE ARE HIRING | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Location: Powai, Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Days: 5 days a week The Opportunity A leading multinational organisation in the maritime services, trading, procurement and distribution sector is looking to hire an experienced and commercially driven Financial Controller to lead its overall financial management, accounting, compliance and internal control functions.

The role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong exposure to inventory-driven businesses, procurement, logistics, import accounting and working capital management.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to strengthen financial governance, improve operational efficiencies, protect profitability and support business growth.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a Financial Controller, Finance Head or equivalent leadership position.
- Experience in Trading, Distribution, Logistics, Maritime Services, Shipping or Inventory-driven businesses is essential.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, monthly closing, budgeting, forecasting and financial statements.
- Sound knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, corporate taxation and statutory compliances.
- Hands-on experience in import accounting, customs documentation, foreign currency transactions and overseas vendor payments.
- Strong understanding of inventory valuation, landed costing, cost allocation, revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliations.




- Experience managing multiple business units, locations, cost centres and intercompany transactions.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience in ERP implementation or process improvement.
- Proven ability to lead finance teams and present financial performance to senior management.
- Strong skilled integrity, analytical skills and independent decision-making capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & MIS

- Oversee accurate books of accounts and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyse P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow and budget variance reports.
- Develop business-wise, client-wise and project-wise profitability reports.
- Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

2. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

- Manage cash flow planning, forecasting and liquidity.
- Drive customer billing, collections and receivables management.
- Monitor supplier payments, credit limits and payment terms.
- Improve working capital through inventory planning and collection efficiency.

3. Procurement, Inventory & Cost Control

- Establish financial controls across procurement, warehousing and operations.
- Monitor purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices.




- Ensure accurate landed costing, inventory valuation and margin monitoring.
- Oversee stock audits, inventory reconciliations and ageing.

4. Compliance, Taxation & Audit

- Ensure timely statutory compliances, tax filings and payments.
- Handle internal and statutory audits.
- Maintain compliance calendars and resolve audit observations.
- Ensure accurate accounting practices and proper documentation.

5. Internal Controls & Governance

- Establish financial policies, approval limits and internal control procedures.
- Strengthen controls over vendor management, payments, reimbursements and advances.
- Identify control gaps and implement corrective measures.

6. Commercial Support & Business Growth

- Evaluate new business opportunities, contracts and capital expenditure proposals.
- Assess financial viability, profitability, funding requirements and commercial risks.
- Support annual budgeting and business planning.

7. Team Leadership & Systems

- Lead and develop the finance team.
- Improve ERP processes, reporting accuracy and data quality.
- Establish accountability, reporting timelines and standard operating procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile A hands-on finance leader with strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical capabilities and the ability to drive financial discipline across a multi-functional, inventory-intensive business.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV along with the following details:

- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Current Location
- Team Size Managed

Regards,

Deepak

M: 98676 96869

📌 Financial Controller (Mumbai)
🏢 Fairgrowth Management Consultants
📍 Mumbai