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Financial Controller

Gurgaon Permanent View Job Description
The role is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for working with the Operations Director to lead and develop the Finance function in a new business, including statutory accounting, management accounting and tax compliance
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About Our Client

Mishcon de Reya Group is a self-assisting professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers with offices in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of guiding consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services. Mishcon Operations provides operational help to the Group.

Job Description

Finance Reporting:

  • Responsible for all aspects of finance operations for the Indian entity, including statutory accounting, management accounting, and tax compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with Indian regulatory frameworks, including statutory and tax filings (TDS, GST, and Corporate Tax).
  • Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
  • Lead general accounting functions, including ledger maintenance and reconciliation.



Taxation and Compliance:

  • Oversee third-party support to ensure timely and accurate tax filings in accordance with Indian law.
  • Stay updated on changes in Indian tax and corporate regulations, advising the organization on compliance strategies.



Cost Management:

  • Collaborate with the Country Head and group CFO to manage and optimize costs, including cost recharge mechanisms.
  • Provide detailed financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and commercial initiatives.



Budgeting and Planning:

  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts in collaboration with the Country Head, Operations Director and group CFO.
  • Analyse budget variances and recommend cost-control measures to align with organisational goals.



Commercial Decision Support:

  • Provide high-quality, reliable financial insights to assist in commercial planning and decision-making.
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis and prepare reports to support business strategies.



Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies, auditors, and counterparts in global offices.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across the organisation.



System and Process Improvement:

  • Drive improvements in financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintain and ensure the integrity of data in internal financial systems.

The Successful Applicant

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience; alternatively, an MBA with a finance specialisation and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of finance-related responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of Indian statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.
  • Expertise in TDS, GST, Corporate Tax filings, cross-border/intercompany transactions, and government regulations.
  • Advanced IT proficiency, including the ability to create and utilize macros in Excel.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Confident and personable, capable of building relationships with partners and key stakeholders locally and globally.

What's on Offer

Along with robust reward packages, benefits and a range of mentorship and coaching programs, we have developed a performance and development framework which is designed to assist your career aspirations through regular development conversations and feedback. 

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk about working.

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Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Gurgaon
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052025-6740815

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.