Group Financial Controller

Kigen

. Own the group's accounting policies and IFRS positions, including the IFRS 15 framework and adoption of IFRS 18 .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNoida • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IFRS accounting standards, particularly IFRS 15 and IFRS 18, with a strong background in managing multi-entity group audits and consolidations. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like NetSuite and AI tools for finance automation and reporting.

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Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)IFRS KnowledgeFinancial Controller ExperienceNetSuite ConfigurationGroup Audit Management

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Hard Skills

IFRS 15 FrameworkIFRS 18 AdoptionFinancial ConsolidationBalance Sheet ReconciliationCash ForecastingLender Covenant CalculationsTechnical WritingData ManagementAutomation Using PythonTransfer Pricing

Soft Skills

LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteClaudeChatGPTPower QuerySQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity Group AuditsForeign SubsidiariesFX ExposureIPO ReadinessSoftware Revenue Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the group's accounting policies and IFRS positions, including the IFRS 15 framework and adoption of IFRS 18
Advise on the accounting impact of commercial deals, financing and restructuring
Project manage the group audit end to end, manage component auditors and deliver statutory accounts for all entities
Own the monthly consolidated close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany and FX, and internal controls
Own NetSuite integrity and configuration
Prepare management accounts, SoftBank reporting packs and lender covenant calculations
Manage banking relationships and FX exposure
Support the CFO on cash forecasting, budgets and reforecasts
Co-own the close automation roadmap with the CFO, moving recurring close tasks into Claude skills connected to NetSuite
Set review and evidence standards for auditable automated outputs
Lead and develop the group finance team
Deputise for the CFO with auditors, lenders and the Board when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland), ACCA or CIMA qualified
7+ years post-qualification experience
At least 3 years as Financial Controller, Group FC or Head of Technical Accounting
Deep, current IFRS knowledge
Track record of leading multi-entity group audits and consolidations with foreign subsidiaries and FX
Strong technical writing skills, including clear and concise accounting papers that withstand auditor challenge
Active, hands-on use of AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT or similar, with ability to check their output
Comfortable working directly in an ERP and with data, not just reviewing outputs
Desirable: software, semiconductor or IP-licensing revenue models
Desirable: NetSuite, including revenue management
Desirable: experience automating finance work using Claude skills or projects, Python, SQL, Power Query or similar
Desirable: group reporting to a listed parent with lender covenants
Desirable: transfer pricing, Pillar Two or IPO / transaction readiness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working culture
Three days in the Noida office