A leading and well-established company is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Financial Controller to provide strategic leadership across finance, business operations, and performance management.

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving financial sustainability, operational efficiency, governance, and business growth while partnering closely with the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall Finance functions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
Develop and execute financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability.
Oversee financial reporting, management accounting, cash flow, working capital, taxation, treasury, and statutory compliance.
Monitor financial and operational KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
Drive cost optimization, process improvements, and operational efficiency across the business.
Oversee commercial and operational activities to ensure effective resource utilization and service delivery.
Establish and strengthen internal controls, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance practices.
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and provide regular performance reviews to the leadership team.
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable financial, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
Identify operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance and operations teams.
Support strategic initiatives, business expansion, investments, and other key management projects.
Work closely with the CEO and senior management team on business performance, profitability, and long-term growth strategies.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a strategic finance leader with strong commercial acumen and hands-on operational exposure, preferably within the automobile, automotive, manufacturing, trading, or related industries.

Key requirements include:

Full professional qualification in Finance/Accounting such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent qualification.
A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline would be an advantage.
10+ years of relevant experience, including significant experience in a senior finance/management position.
Strong exposure to financial management, budgeting, forecasting, working capital, cash flow, and management reporting.
Demonstrated experience in operations management and business performance improvement.
Strong understanding of commercial and operational aspects of a business.
Experience in the automobile/automotive sector will be highly advantageous.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business decisions.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.