Financial Controller

nsc} is a multi-national technology managed services and infrastructure provider that helps international clients solve their challenges. Our aim is to be the partner of choice in the services we provide to our clients. A strategy that is working and had created a £150m turnover profitable company.

We currently have over 1,500 plus employees across the globe, and with our trusted partner network we can operate in over 150 countries solving our clients need.

Our clients are larger well known organisations demanding a capable and trusted partner to solve challenging technical, process and cost concerns.  Our business units (BU’S) are: Procurement & Logistics (PLS), Global Onsite Customer Care (GOCC), Operational Support (OSS), Global Field Engineering Services (GFES), Transformation Services (TS) and Global Client Service Delivery (GCSD).

We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our team in India. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong, hands-on background in core financial controlling, accounting integrity, and reporting, who also possesses some exposure to commercial finance.

The ideal candidate will lead financial performance management, budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet/P&L management, variance analysis, and internal controls, while acting as a trusted business partner to support commercial decision-making when needed.

Financial Controlling & Governance

• Lead month-end and year-end financial closing, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting in compliance with corporate standards.
• Manage P&L, balance sheet integrity, cost center accounting, and cash flow analysis.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal financial controls, policies, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure governance and regulatory compliance.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and highlight key financial trends, risks, and operational opportunities.

Forecasting, Planning & Analysis

• Drive core budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business performance and operational metrics.
• Provide accurate reporting and analytical insights into overheads, operational expenditure, cost structures, and profitability driver trends.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with regional and global Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Leadership teams.
• Translate complex accounting and financial operational data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external audit processes.

Key Attributes & Skills

Language & Communication

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in financial principles, GAAP/IFRS standards, GL accounting, and controlling framework.
• Strong mastery of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and audit readiness.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial modeling; direct experience with enterprise ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial finance, commercial contract structures, and revenue/margin analysis is a plus.

Personal Qualities

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and structured in problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing operational deadlines, and enforce governance under pressure.

Mobility

• Willingness and ability to travel within India and internationally when required.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, MBA Finance or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A or Business Finance.
• Experience in a multinational or large-scale organisation is preferred.
• Experience in commercial finance, commercial controlling, contract review, risk assessment or financial forecasting is an advantage.