Finance Controller Job in Smart Joules
Job Summary
Budgeting & Planning Treasury & Banking Investor & Analyst Relations Accounting Taxation & Compliance MIS & Controls Auditing Team Management
Finance Controller
Location: New Delhi
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: Minimum 5 years as Head of Finance / Finance Controller or similar role
About the Role
The Finance Controller (FC) at Smart Joules will oversee all financial and commercial aspects of the company, ensuring effective functioning of the finance team. This includes budgeting & planning, treasury, investment, accounting, legal & commercial compliance, taxation, MIS & controls, and auditing. The FC will partner closely with leadership to align finance operations with company strategy and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
- Collaborate with leadership and business heads to finalize annual budgets.
- Manage treasury operations and financial covenants.
- Maintain banking relationships and ensure effective cash management.
- Negotiate and manage financial contracts for optimum value.
- Support leadership in managing investor communications and relations.
- Maintain and improve accounting standards and controls.
- Ensure timely closing of books and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Monitor fixed asset registers and financial data integrity.
- Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, income tax).
- Coordinate with tax consultants and ensure statutory adherence.
- Develop financial systems and KPIs for efficiency and profitability.
- Produce dashboards, ROI assessments, trend analyses, and financial reports.
- Provide quarterly budget vs. actual reviews with insights for senior management.
- Monitor collections and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
- Stay updated on financial regulations and recommend changes proactively.
- Lead internal audit programs and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance.
- Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing finance team (10+ members).
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide necessary training.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years in senior finance leadership roles.
- Proven expertise in business analysis, compliance, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.
- Deep understanding of regulatory, statutory, and legal financial requirements.
- Experience working in matrix organizations and with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire teams at all levels.
- Proficient in Tally, Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality.
- Experience managing large finance teams and organizations with revenues above 50 crores.
- Demonstrated ability in setting up financial processes with data-driven, outcome-focused approach.
- Business savvy with the ability to contribute beyond finance, into business modeling and growth strategies.
Bonus Points
- Experience in HVAC or Energy industry.
- Experience working in or scaling startups through growth stages ( 1 crore to 100 crore).
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