Financial Controller - India in Pune, Mahārāshtra at Graham Manufacturing

Position duties

· Collaborate with business unit leadership from Graham Corporation USA and GIPL Leadership in India and advise / assist to implement Company goals and objectives while supplying expertise and guidance on financial processes and policies in line with best business practices

· Responsible for oversight of monthly financial activities required for closure of books of accounts, ensuring financial close checklist activities are timely completed and financial records are submitted accurately

· Responsible for coordination of annual budget and recurring quarterly forecasts of India business unit

· Collaborate and liaison with various stakeholders of the Company, including external and internal auditors, tax advisors, consultants, and other Company appointed professionals as needed

· Ensure adherence of Company’s Delegation of Authority

· Partner with business unit leadership in development of project cost analyses, return on investment assessment for capital expenditures, and other financial modeling activities

· Be a compliance champion for both India and USA financial laws and practices

Overall direction, competitive advantage, and culture

· Champion a culture of financial accountability and literacy across the organization.

· Demonstrate and enforce the highest ethical standards and financial integrity in all reporting and transactions, setting a key example for the team and upholding the company's fiduciary responsibilities.

Develop organization, capabilities, candidate and business pipeline

· Support initiatives to streamline core financial processes (budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, non-recurring accounting transaction evaluation) by leveraging technology and automation, freeing up staff for high-value strategic analysis.

· Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key financial controls and workflows to ensure operational consistency and compliance.

· Provide forward-looking analytical support to the management team on the financial viability and return on investment (ROI) of new products, markets, or capital projects.

Professional Development

· Stay abreast of evolving financial technology trends and advanced data analytics tools relevant to the finance function.

· Actively seek opportunities for leadership training to enhance strategic thinking and effective communication skills.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s Degree is preferred.

Experience:

· 5-10 years of controllership/financial reporting with a publicly traded company, or comparable extent of public accounting experience in publicly traded company environments

· 3-5 years in management or leadership role

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Ability to successfully plan, self-direct, and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.

· Demonstrates recognition of the organization’s requirements for the highest quality product with the most efficient utilization of resources; consistently achieves schedule goals; displays initiative, focus, and sense of urgency.

· Project Management – develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and budget, and manages project team activities.

· Ability to operate cross functionally within the organization and drive product improvements throughout the process.

· Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Identifies opportunities and changes that benefit the company; meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

· Strong organization and time management skills.

· Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

· Understands business implications and decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

· Excellent understanding of business processes, market, and customers.

· Demonstrated history of success in variable and dynamic markets and environments.

· Strong mentor/coaching capability to team members and across departments.

· Maintains a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

· Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.

· Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.

· Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes self and others to fulfill the organization's goals.

· High degree of accountability to meet commitments.

· Manages difficult or emotional personnel situations; responds promptly to personnel needs; solicits personnel feedback to improve service.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

· Proficiency in MS Office applications including spreadsheet, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), database, and specialized application software.

· Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by the company, clients, and/or regulatory agencies.

· Identifies and addresses potential safety issues related to equipment and office area safety.

· Ability to keep information confidential.