Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reporting To: CFO

About Simplilearn

With the rapid expansion of the digital economy, relevant, task-focused skills are the foundation of successful careers and long-term competitiveness.
Simplilearn
is the leading global online certification and bootcamp provider, empowering millions of learners to acquire in-demand skills that help them thrive in the digital economy.

Founded in 2010, Simplilearn has grown exponentially, reaching
8 million learners
on its AI-powered platform,
EngageX
, delivering an engaging and interactive learning experience. Backed by strategic investments from
Blackstone
($250M, 2021) and
GSV Ventures
($45M, 2022), the company continues to expand its portfolio of professional and technology-focused programs.

Simplilearn partners with leading global institutions and industry leaders including Microsoft, AWS, IBM, Facebook, Purdue University, UCSD, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Bombay, to provide world-class certification programs in
Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Software Development, and Project Management
.

We are looking for an exceptional
Financial Controller
to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, governance, and performance management for a high-growth, global organization.

Role Overview

As the
Financial Controller
, you will be a key strategic partner to the leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing all financial operations of Simplilearn. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the financial strategy and reporting of a fast-growing, high-impact digital learning company, ensuring robust financial governance while supporting aggressive growth and global expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end
  finance function
  , including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop
  strategic financial plans
  aligned with Simplilearn's growth trajectory and investment strategy.
• Drive
  financial modeling and scenario analysis
  to support business decisions, M&A, and new product initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely
  monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  in accordance with statutory regulations and IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Implement strong
  internal controls
  and compliance frameworks to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.
• Oversee audits and maintain
  transparent communication with investors, stakeholders, and auditors
  .

Operational Finance & Business Partnering

• Monitor
  cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure
  to ensure financial sustainability during periods of rapid growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including
  sales, marketing, operations, and product
  to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate
  investment proposals, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives
  to maximize profitability.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a
  high-performing finance team
  , fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous
  process improvements
  and automation within the finance function to support scale and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as
  Financial Controller
  in a fast-growing, high-growth company or multinational environment.
• Strong expertise in
  financial planning, analysis, and reporting
  , with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Hands-on experience managing
  multi-location finance operations
  , ideally in technology, ed-tech, or SaaS companies.
• Expertise in
  IFRS/GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and investor reporting
  .
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing
  high-performing finance teams
  .
• Exceptional
  communication and influencing skills
  , capable of presenting complex financial insights to senior leadership and investors.
• Comfort working in a
  dynamic, high-growth environment
  with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.