Financial Controller, India

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Job Summary

Title: Financial Controller, India

Location: New Delhi 

Reports to: Regional Financial Controller, Asia Pacific

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Access to WeWork 

 

Job Purpose

This role reports to the Regional Financial Controller, Asia Pacific and oversees the financial and management reporting functions for the Financial Times' operations in India. The person will ensure robust financial governance, internal controls, compliance with Indian statutory requirements, and provide analytical and operational support to senior management for strategic decision-making.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Financial & Management Reporting

• Lead all financial reporting activities for the Indian entity/entities, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Oversees all accounting activities including AP/AR, general ledger, month-end closing, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records with proper and efficient internal controls in place
• Coordinate with external auditors and bookkeeper to timely and clean audit closure.
• Support internal audits, ensuring all observations are addressed and remediated promptly.
• Work effectively with the Accounting Services team based in Manila
• Review processes and procedures and constantly challenge the status quo for improvement

Compliance, Tax, Legal and Treasury

• Lead tax compliance (direct and indirect) including TDS, GST, corporate tax, and transfer pricing.
• Liaise with tax advisors to manage regulatory changes and maintain accurate TP documentation.
• Review and evaluate tax implications of contracts and business arrangements.
• Coordinate with legal counsels on contract reviews and company secretarial matters.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external banks, regulators, and advisors.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking, and funding requirements for the Indian entities.
• Support group treasury policies locally while managing currency risks, fund repatriation, and liquidity needs.

Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business stakeholders, supporting growth initiatives, cost optimization, and investment cases.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for key cost centres and revenue lines.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams on group-wide initiatives such as ERP implementations, tax strategies, and internal control enhancements.

Human Resources & Administration Support

• Partner with HR to review payroll and expatriate compensation (if applicable), including tax equalization and relocation policies.
• Oversee local insurance policies, tenancy agreements, office leases, and facility-related matters.
• Support India operations in business continuity planning, vendor sourcing, and office administration as needed.

Personal Specifications 

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified accountant with a strong technical foundation (audit background preferred).
• Experience in similar role with post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in IFRS/Ind AS, Indian taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Strong command of MS Excel and ERP).

Competencies & Skills

• Meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to interact with diverse global partners.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced matrix organization.
• Fluency in English is essential

Other Requirements

• Role is based in India with occasional travel to other APAC locations 
• Experience managing cross-border compliance, transfer pricing, and multinational reporting preferred.

What’s in it for you? Our benefits

Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

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Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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