Group Manager - Business Controller

Key Responsibilities

1. Monthly MIS, Closing & Performance Reporting

• Deliver the monthly MIS and reporting pack with accuracy and timeliness
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities
• Prepare detailed P&L analysis, including actuals vs. budget, forecast, and prior period comparisons
• Develop function-wise and business unit-wise performance dashboards
• Provide detailed variance analysis with clear drivers (volume, price, cost, mix, FX, etc.)
• Standardize reporting formats and continuously improve reporting timelines
• Support quarterly close and corporate reporting requirements
• Drive faster and more disciplined financial closure processes for the local finance team

2. IND AS Reporting & Compliance

• Support IND AS-based financial reporting and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Coordinate with corporate finance teams on reporting requirements and disclosures
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements and reporting schedules

3. KPI Reporting & Business Insights

• Track and report financial and operational KPIs (margins, cost ratios, working capital metrics, inventory turns, DSO/DPO, EBITDA, ROCE, etc.)
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards for senior management review
• Monitor trends and proactively highlight early warning signals and risks
• Partner with business teams to drive accountability and performance improvement initiatives

4. Balance Sheet Preparation & Control

• Support and review monthly Balance Sheet preparation, including schedules and reconciliations
• Ensure integrity of key Balance Sheet line items such as receivables, payables, inventory, provisions, accruals, and fixed assets
• Drive Balance Sheet substantiation and ensure all accounts are fully reconciled and adequately supported
• Analyze movements and provide detailed variance commentary
• Monitor and improve working capital performance

5. Cash Flow Management & Reporting

• Prepare and monitor monthly Cash Flow statements (direct and indirect methods)
• Track cash inflows and outflows, highlighting key drivers and variances

6. Audit Support, Governance & Controls

• Support statutory and internal audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely closure of audit queries
• Strengthen financial controls and reporting governance processes
• Drive governance initiatives and establish robust financial controls aligned with Wipro governance standards and compliance requirements
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, policies, and reporting discipline

7. Integration Support

• Support Thrilok on integration-related financial data points and reporting requirements
• Coordinate across teams to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment of integration data
• Assist in tracking integration milestones, reporting deliverables, and governance requirements