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. 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.