Financial Controller (Growth & Strategy)

Financial Controller (Growth & Strategy)

Executive Summary:

As we scale from an 80 Cr turnover to a 400 Cr powerhouse in the MSME coaching and training sector, we are seeking a dynamic Financial Controller. This is not a role for a traditional accountant. We need a strategic partner who can oversee a high-volume transaction team, ensure 100% data integrity, and provide the

management with the financial cockpit (data and insights) required to steer this rapid growth.

Job Type - Full-Time

Location - Bangalore

Academic Qualification - CA, MBA (Finance), or CMA

Language - English, Kannada, Hindi

Desired Experience - 5-7 years in Finance & 3 years in Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and audit the performance of a 7–8 member accounting team handling billing, purchases, and banking.

• Implement rigorous review mechanisms to ensure that the books are closed daily/weekly with zero pending entries.

• Bridge the gap between ground-level execution and executive-level strategy.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting: Build and manage departmental budgets to ensure the 400 Cr roadmap is financially viable.

• Cash Flow Mastery: Perform advanced cash flow analysis to manage the working capital requirements of a fast-moving service business.

• Variance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive Hair Analysis (dissecting thin- margin areas) and cost-benefit analysis on marketing spends and event ROI.

3. Management Reporting (MIS)

• Directly report to Management with actionable insights, not just raw data.

• Develop and maintain real-time Dashboards tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the coaching industry (e.g., Customer Acquisition

Cost vs. Lifetime Value).

• Ensure absolute accuracy in the P&L and Balance Sheet for monthly board reviews.

4. Process & Systems Excellence

• Automate reporting workflows to reduce manual dependency.

• Liaise with the separate Compliance Team to ensure all financial data supports seamless audits and statutory filings.

• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to prevent leakages during the scale-up phase.

Key Skills:

• Mindset - You thrive in a fast-moving environment. You prefer looking at a forecast rather than a historical ledger.

• Tech-Savvy - Advanced proficiency in ERPs (Tally/SAP/Oracle) and expert-level Excel/Data Visualization skills.

• Communication - Ability to explain complex financial health metrics to non-finance business owners clearly. - Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

Website:

https://quantumleap.co.in/

https://rajivtalreja.com/

www.karanhasija.com

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