Business Finance Controller

About the job

We’re Hiring | Business Finance Controller Location: Gurugram, Haryana Organization: Devyani International Limited (DIL) Devyani International Limited (DIL), one of India’s largest and fastest-growing QSR operators, is looking for a seasoned Business Finance Controller to drive financial strategy, performance management, and commercial decision support across our diverse portfolio of iconic brands. Role Overview As a key finance leader, you will partner closely with brand, operations, and functional leadership to strengthen P&L ownership, enhance profitability, and align business performance with enterprise-wide strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities - Lead AOP, forecasting, and long-range planning across brands and regions - Own and manage the consolidated business P&L, ensuring accuracy and transparency - Drive variance analysis, margin improvement, cost optimization, and ROI tracking - Develop and monitor unit economics, same-store growth (SSG), and product profitability - Provide performance insights and commentary for Board and investor reviews - Partner with Operations, Marketing, HR, SCM, and Brand teams on key commercial decisions - Evaluate financial viability of new store openings, expansions, and promotions - Strengthen budgetary control, governance frameworks, and best-practice benchmarks - Drive automation and analytics using SAP, Tableau, BI tools, and dashboards - Lead and develop high-performing business finance teams. Qualifications & Experience - Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory (MBA – Finance is a plus) - 15–20 years of experience in Business Finance / FP&A / Commercial Finance - Strong experience partnering with senior business leaders in large or listed organizations - Exposure to QSR, retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing industries preferred - Experience in Big-4 audited environments or prior Big-4 exposure desirable - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels. Why Join DIL? - Opportunity to work with iconic global and homegrown brands - High-impact leadership role in a listed, high-growth organization - Strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation - Competitive compensation and long-term career growth.

Requirements

• Financial management
• Performance Management
• Commercial Decision Support

Qualifications

• CA
• MBA – Finance (optional)

Preferred Technologies

• Financial management
• Performance Management
• Commercial Decision Support

About the company

Devyani International Limited (DIL) is one of India’s largest and fastest-growing QSR operators. The company is known for its diverse portfolio of iconic brands.