Financial Controller, India New

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**Job Summary**

**Title**:Financial Controller, India

**Location**:New Delhi

**Reports to**: Regional Financial Controller, Asia Pacific

**Work Arrangement**: Hybrid / Access to WeWork

**Job Purpose**

This role reports to the Regional Financial Controller, Asia Pacific and oversees the financial and management reporting functions for the Financial Times' operations in India. The person will ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, compliance with Indian statutory requirements, and provide analytical and operational support to senior management for strategic decision-making.

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**

Financial & Management Reporting
- Lead all financial reporting activities for the Indian entity/entities, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Oversees all accounting activities including AP/AR, general ledger, month-end closing, and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of records with proper and efficient internal controls in place
- Coordinate with external auditors and bookkeeper to timely and clean audit closure.
- Support internal audits, ensuring all observations are addressed and remediated promptly.
- Work effectively with the Accounting Services team based in Manila
- Review processes and procedures and constantly challenge the status quo for improvement

**Compliance, Tax, Legal and Treasury**
- Lead tax compliance (direct and indirect) including TDS, GST, corporate tax, and transfer pricing.
- Liaise with tax advisors to manage regulatory changes and maintain accurate TP documentation.
- Review and evaluate tax implications of contracts and business arrangements.
- Coordinate with legal counsels on contract reviews and company secretarial matters.
- Maintain strong working relationships with external banks, regulators, and advisors.
- Oversee cash flow management, banking, and funding requirements for the Indian entities.
- Support group treasury policies locally while managing currency risks, fund repatriation, and liquidity needs.

**Business Partnering**
- Act as a strategic finance partner to business stakeholders, supporting growth initiatives, cost optimization, and investment cases.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for key cost centres and revenue lines.
- Collaborate with regional and global teams on group-wide initiatives such as ERP implementations, tax strategies, and internal control enhancements.

**Human Resources & Administration Support**
- Partner with HR to review payroll and expatriate compensation (if applicable), including tax equalization and relocation policies.
- Oversee local insurance policies, tenancy agreements, office leases, and facility-related matters.
- Support India operations in business continuity planning, vendor sourcing, and office administration as needed.

**Personal Specifications**

**Qualifications**
- CA/CPA qualified accountant with a strong technical foundation (audit background preferred).
- Experience in similar role with post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational environment.
- Proficiency in IFRS/Ind AS, Indian taxation, and statutory reporting.
- Strong command of MS Excel and ERP).

**Competencies & Skills**
- Meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to interact with diverse global partners.
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced matrix organization.
- Fluency in English is essential

**Other Requirements**
- Role is based in India with occasional travel to other APAC locations
- Experience managing cross-border compliance, transfer pricing, and multinational reporting preferred.

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