Financial Controller

About the job

Financial Controller (Growth & Strategy) Executive Summary: As we scale from an 80 Cr turnover to a 400 Cr powerhouse in the MSME coaching and training sector, we are seeking a dynamic Financial Controller. This is not a role for a traditional accountant. We need a strategic partner who can oversee a high-volume transaction team, ensure 100% data integrity, and provide the management with the financial "cockpit" (data and insights) required to steer this rapid growth. Job Type - Full-Time Location - Bangalore Academic Qualification - CA, MBA (Finance), or CMA Language - English, Kannada, Hindi Desired Experience - 5-7 years in Finance & 3 years in Leadership Key Responsibilities: 1. Leadership & Team Management • Lead, mentor, and audit the performance of a 7–8 member accounting team handling billing, purchases, and banking. • Implement rigorous review mechanisms to ensure that the books are "closed" daily/weekly with zero pending entries. • Bridge the gap between ground-level execution and executive-level strategy. 2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Budgeting: Build and manage departmental budgets to ensure the 400 Cr roadmap is financially viable. • Cash Flow Mastery: Perform advanced cash flow analysis to manage the working capital requirements of a fast-moving service business. • Variance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive "Hair Analysis" (dissecting thin-margin areas) and cost-benefit analysis on marketing spends and event ROI. 3. Management Reporting (MIS) • Directly report to Management with actionable insights, not just raw data. • Develop and maintain real-time Dashboards tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the coaching industry (e.g., Customer Acquisition Cost vs. Lifetime Value). • Ensure absolute accuracy in the P&L and Balance Sheet for monthly board reviews. 4. Process & Systems Excellence • Automate reporting workflows to reduce manual dependency. • Liaise with the separate Compliance Team to ensure all financial data supports seamless audits and statutory filings. • Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to prevent leakages during the scale-up phase. Key Skills: • Mindset - You thrive in a fast-moving environment. You prefer looking at a forecast rather than a historical ledger. • Tech-Savvy - Advanced proficiency in ERPs (Tally/SAP/Oracle) and expert-level Excel/Data Visualization skills. • Communication - Ability to explain complex financial health metrics to non-finance business owners clearly. - Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Financial Planning
• Analysis
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Data Visualization

Qualifications

• CA
• MBA (Finance)
• CMA

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Planning
• Analysis
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Data Visualization

About the company

As we scale from an 80 Cr turnover to a 400 Cr powerhouse in the MSME coaching and training sector, we are seeking a dynamic Financial Controller.