Senior Financial Controller

Senior Financial Controller Hyderabad / Vizag - WFO Full Time UK Shift: 2- 11 PM IST 8+ years experience and 5 years of Finance Control experience Position Summary The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the company's finance function. The role combines operational accounting, financial control, compliance and process optimisation within a growing international scale-up. The position requires a proactive, hands on professional who works independently, takes ownership and continuously improves the finance organisation. Financial Administration: • Manage the complete financial administration for multiple legal entities. • Perform and supervise daily bookkeeping activities. • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. • Execute and control payment runs. • Perform bank reconciliations. • Ensure accurate and complete financial records. Financial Reporting: • Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements. • Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reports. • Perform month-end and year-end closing activities. • Maintain General Ledger integrity. • Support budgeting and financial forecasting. • Prepare financial analyses when required. Tax & Compliance: • Ensure compliance with Dutch tax legislation. • Prepare and review VAT-related documentation. • Coordinate tax filings with external advisors. • Support statutory reporting requirements. • Maintain compliance with financial regulations. International Trade • Support financial processes related to import and export activities. • Ensure correct accounting treatment of international transactions. • Monitor VAT implications of international trade. • Support logistics-related financial processes. Financial Process Improvement • Analyse existing financial processes. • Develop and implement improvements. • Standardise finance procedures. • Improve internal controls. • Increase efficiency through automation where possible. • Develop scalable finance processes suitable for company growth. External Stakeholder Management • Maintain relationships with accountants, tax advisors, payroll providers, banks, auditors and authorities. • Evaluate external service providers and recommend improvements. Finance Systems • Become the key user of Yuki. • Maintain and improve finance system usage. • Support future system improvements and integrations. • Ensure data integrity across financial systems. Initial Responsibilities (First 3 Months) • Take over the complete finance function. • Understand existing financial processes. • Optimise Yuki usage. • Review FY2025 financial administration. • Validate bookkeeping quality. • Review collaboration with 100digitaal. • Present a Finance Health Report. Requirements Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. CA / CMA qualification preferred. • Minimum 5 years of Financial Control/Accounting experience. • Experience managing multiple legal entities. • International business experience. • ERP/accounting systems experience. • Yuki experience. • International trade & VAT experience is an advantage. Competencies • High ownership • Strong analytical thinking • Excellent organizational skills • Process-oriented mindset • Independent • Hands-on • Attention to detail • Strong communication • Integrity • Continuous improvement Key Performance Indicators • Accuracy of financial administration • Timely month-end closing • Timely VAT/statutory filings • Quality reporting • Reduced accounting errors • Process improvements • Internal controls • Stakeholder collaboration • Successful transition • Reduced management involvement Success Criteria • Operate finance independently • Provide reliable and timely information • Build finance structure • Continuously improve processes • Become the primary finance contact • Enable management to focus on growth