Finance Controller (Internal Audit)

Partner with business and plant leadership teams to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, compliance risks, and potential value leakages across operations. Drive project-based reviews and implementation of sustainable improvements that strengthen governance, profitability, working capital, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct project-based reviews across plants to assess operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Identify control lapses, policy deviations, and potential value leakages across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, and asset management processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and quantify financial impact of identified issues.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical control enhancements.
• Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, process efficiency, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and control exceptions.
• Prepare management reports and present findings to senior leadership and plant management.
• Track closure of agreed actions and ensure sustainable implementation of recommendations.

Success Measures

• Value leakages identified and mitigated
• Control gaps closed within agreed timelines
• Measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements delivered
• Reduction in repeat audit observations
• Enhanced governance and compliance across plants

CA / CMA / MBA Finance with 4 to 7 years experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Process Assurance, Manufacturing Finance, or Business Controls.

Preferred Background

Candidates from Big 4 Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Forensic, Operational Audit or Manufacturing Audit backgrounds with 4-7 years of experience will be preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
• Operational & Manufacturing Process Reviews
• Financial Analysis & Cost Management
• Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI)
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
• Report Writing & Executive Presentations