Lead – Capex Controller

Purpose/Objective

End to end responsible for: • capex governance from budgeting to capitalization, ensuring spend is approved, tracked and recorded correctly.
• ERP/SAP WBS/CTC integrity, commitment tracking and utilization visibility to protect capital efficiency.
• CWIP control, asset register accuracy and timely capitalization with audit-ready documentation.
• alignment of capex phasing to milestones and funding drawdowns with end-use discipline.

Key Responsibilities of Role

1.
Define capex budgeting framework, approval workflows and DOA compliance for capex spend.
2.
Track commitments vs budgets; run periodic forecasting and variance analysis for capex lines.
3.
Ensure WBS/CTC mapping and capex coding integrity in ERP/SAP; fix exceptions promptly.
4.
Govern CWIP ageing, capitalization policies and timely transfer to fixed assets with documentation.
5.
Maintain asset register integrity and run reconciliations; support audits and observation closures.
6.
Align capex phasing to project milestones and funding drawdowns; manage end-use reporting.
7.
Validate capex payment support documents; enforce controls and segregation of duties.
8.
Publish capex MIS (utilization, ageing, capitalization status, risks) for leadership reviews.

Technical Competencies

Budgeting & forecasting,Cash flow / treasury control,Financial analysis & MIS,SAP / ERP controls,Audit & compliance

Qualifications and Experience

Qualififcation Essential CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / B.
Com from a recognized Indian institution; qualification to match role seniority.
Desirable/Preferable CA / CFA / MBA (Finance) with exposure to real estate, project finance or treasury systems.
Work Experience (Cumulative) Total Years (Band)-12-20 years Years (Relevant)-9-16 years Seniority (desirable)-Senior function leader Types of Organization-Large real estate / infrastructure / hospitality developers, project-led corporates, NBFC / treasury-heavy environments.
Types of Sector-Real estate, construction, infrastructure, hospitality, mixed-use developments.
Variety of experience-Budgeting, cash flow, project controls, audit/compliance, business partnering.
Qualitative aspects-Should combine strong control orientation with commercial understanding.
Exposure to multi-project, capex-intensive businesses is preferred.