The Senior Fincancial Controller will be a strategic finance leader within the Technology and Operations Delivery (TxOD) division, based in India and reporting to the CFO/Head of Finance for TxOD. This role will serve as a senior business partner to the TxOD leadership team, providing financial leadership, strategic insights, and commercial guidance to drive business performance and enable informed decision-making across the division.
The Senior Financial Controller will lead the finance function for TxOD in India, managing a team of finance professionals and establishing the region as a centre of excellence for financial planning, analysis, and reporting. They will be responsible for developing robust financial strategies that support the division's growth objectives while ensuring strong financial governance and operational efficiency.
As a key member of the TxOD finance leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance management, and influencing critical business decisions. They will translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, enabling senior leadership to optimize resource allocation, evaluate investment opportunities, and enhance business performance.
This role offers significant scope for impact and career progression within a global organization, with opportunities to work on strategic initiatives, drive transformation, and contribute to FNZ's mission of democratizing wealth management.
Strategic Finance Leadership
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the TxOD leadership team, providing financial expertise and commercial insights to support business strategy and decision-making
Partner with senior operational leaders to understand business challenges and opportunities, developing financial solutions that drive growth and operational excellence
Lead the development of the division's financial strategy, aligning with broader organizational objectives and growth ambitions
Provide constructive challenge on business initiatives and investment proposals, ensuring financial discipline while enabling innovation
Represent the finance function in senior leadership forums and strategic planning sessions
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the end-to-end financial planning process for TxOD in India, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Develop sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and evaluate business opportunities
Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Prepare comprehensive financial analysis and presentations for senior management, highlighting key insights, trends, risks, and opportunities
Establish financial performance targets and KPIs that align with strategic objectives and drive accountability
Business Performance Management
Design and implement performance management frameworks that enable effective monitoring and management of business performance
Lead financial reviews with business stakeholders, facilitating data-driven discussions on performance improvement and strategic initiatives
Analyze business unit and project-level profitability, identifying opportunities to optimize margins and drive value creation
Monitor key business metrics and provide regular performance commentary to leadership, with actionable recommendations
Drive a culture of financial awareness and accountability across the organization
Commercial & Investment Analysis
Lead the financial evaluation of strategic investments, new client opportunities, M&A activities, and major business initiatives
Develop comprehensive business cases with detailed financial modeling, risk assessment, and return on investment analysis
Provide commercial guidance on pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and deal structures
Support revenue optimization initiatives and ensure proper application of revenue recognition principles
Evaluate make-vs-buy decisions and vendor partnerships from a financial perspective
Team Leadership & Development
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and develop team members' technical and professional capabilities
Optimize team structure and resource allocation to meet evolving business needs
Drive employee engagement and retention within the finance function
Process Excellence & Governance
Establish and maintain robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, leveraging technology and automation to enhance efficiency and scalability
Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with the global FNZ Finance function to implement standardized practices and support group-wide initiatives
Champion best practices in financial management and establish India as a centre of excellence
Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with senior leaders across TxOD and the broader FNZ organization
Partner effectively with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing
Engage with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required
Communicate complex financial information effectively to diverse audiences, including non-finance stakeholders
About FNZ
FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.
We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.
We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).
Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.