Finance Controller

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients Salary range: Rs 5000000 - Rs 6000000 (ie INR 50 - 60 LPA) Min Experience: 8+ years Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India JobType: full-time We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to lead the finance and accounts function of the organization. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with a strong background in financial control, compliance, and reporting preferably with exposure to the gold loan, bullion, NBFC, or financial services industry. This role requires a strategic thinker who can ensure financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and support business growth through sound financial governance. Requirements Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting Oversee preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IGAAP). Ensure robust internal financial controls (IFC) are designed, implemented, and monitored across the organization. Manage the monthly closing process, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis. Present financial performance reports, MIS, and dashboards to senior management and the board. Compliance & Regulatory Ensure compliance with statutory requirements — Income Tax, GST, TDS, RBI/NBFC regulations (if applicable), Companies Act, and other applicable laws. Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities. Ensure timely filing of returns, audits, and regulatory submissions. Stay updated on changes in gold loan/bullion trade regulations, RBI guidelines, and financial compliance norms. Treasury & Cash Flow Management Monitor daily cash flow, fund positions, and working capital requirements. Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and gold-backed lending/borrowing arrangements. Oversee gold inventory valuation, hedging strategies, and price risk management (if applicable to bullion operations). Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting/re-forecasting. Conduct cost analysis and identify areas for cost optimization and margin improvement. Support business heads with financial insights for strategic decision-making. Audit & Risk Management Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations. Identify financial risks and implement mitigation controls. Ensure adequate documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and manage the finance and accounts team. Set performance goals, review team output, and build finance function capability. Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, compliance, HR, and business teams. Required Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant (CA) — mandatory. Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience in finance/accounts, with at least 3 years in a leadership/controllership role. Prior experience in gold loan companies, NBFCs, bullion trading, jewellery, or financial services industry strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Ind AS/IGAAP, Income Tax, GST, and RBI/NBFC regulatory framework. Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel. Proven experience managing statutory and internal audits. Key Skills Strong analytical and financial acumen Excellent knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance Strong leadership and people management skills High attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities Integrity and sound ethical judgment (critical given handling of high-value gold assets) What We Offer Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards Leadership role with direct exposure to senior management/board Opportunity to shape financial governance in a growing organization Must-have skills Financial Control & Reporting, Taxation & Statutory Compliance – GST, Audit Good-to-have skills Gold Loan / Bullion / NBFC Industry Knowledge, ERP & Advanced Excel, Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management