Finance Controller

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At Landis+Gyr, we don’t just manage energy — we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.

With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents we empower utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics. Our teams are shaping the digital energy era by developing innovative technologies that drive decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!

This role is part of Landis+Gyr’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) business, which is expected to become an independent company under new ownership by mid-2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Joining now means contributing to an exciting phase of transformation — helping shape the future organization while remaining connected to Landis+Gyr’s global values and standards throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities - Finance Controller

• Act as the single point of contact for all finance matters related to the India entity.
• Oversee and review all accounting activities performed by the Outsourced partner (GL, AR, AP, payroll accounting, statutory books, etc.).
• Align financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting with the EMEA finance team.
• Support intercompany recharges, transfer pricing documentation, and group consolidation processes.
• Act as the finance liaison for HR and R&D management regarding cost control, headcount, and budgeting.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies.

2. Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and other regulatory submissions with external advisors and auditors.
• Liaise with corporate secretarial service providers to manage board meetings, filings, and ROC matters.

3. R&D Cost Management

• Provide cost tracking on R&D projects run through India.
• Reconcile financial invoices with R&D project cost tracking.
• Support the EMEA FP&A team in budgeting and forecasting of R&D-related spend.
• Ensure project costs are accurately captured, classified, and reported in alignment with Group accounting principles.

4. Outsourced Partner Management

• Manage relationship with outsourced accounting partner.
• Review service-level performance, accuracy of deliverables, and compliance with Group timelines.
• Drive process efficiency and consistency with EMEA finance standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  
  - B.COM, M.COM , MBA finance (regular only)
• 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in controllership, accounting, or finance operations.
• CA will be good to have , with post CA experience of 5 years is must .
• Experience in managing outsourced accounting providers or shared service centers.
• Strong understanding of Indian statutory requirements and tax compliance.
• Exposure to multinational environments; experience working with EMEA or global teams preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently with remote stakeholders.

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong governance mindset.
• Ability to balance hands-on work with strategic oversight.
• Comfortable working in a lean setup with matrix reporting.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to navigate ambiguity in a new entity setup.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build and shape the finance governance of a new entity.
• Work closely with global finance leadership in a dynamic, international environment.
• Be part of a company investing in innovation and R&D growth in India.

We value and encourage diversity in our team. This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background.

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