Lead Controllership/Lead Accounting
India
Job Description
Lead Controllership/Lead Accounting
Hyderabad, Telangana

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager with 12–14 years of experience to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities. The role requires strong leadership, business partnering, and analytical skills to drive strategic decision-making and financial performance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End FP&A Leadership:

  • Oversee enterprise-wide financial planning processes including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasts, and long-range planning.
  • Ensure alignment of plans with business strategy.

2. Business Performance Management:

  • Monitor financial performance across business units.
  • Analyze revenue, cost, and profitability trends. Identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

3. Strategic Finance & Decision Support:

  • Lead scenario planning, financial modeling, and business case evaluations.
  • Support strategic initiatives including investments, cost optimization, and growth programs.

4. Leadership & Team Management:

  • Manage and mentor FP&A teams.
  • Drive performance, capability building, and succession planning.

5. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:

  • Partner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Present insights, financial results, and strategic recommendations.

6. Management Reporting & Insights:

  • Oversee preparation of management reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
  • Ensure high-quality, insight-driven reporting.

7. Process Improvement & Automation:

  • Drive automation initiatives and process improvements.
  • Work with technology teams to enhance systems and tools.

 

8. Data, Systems & Governance:

  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Optimize ERP and planning tools.
  • Maintain financial controls and governance.

9. Risk & Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and support audit requirements.

 

Skill Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CA / MBA / CFA preferred.

Experience:

12–14 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or corporate finance with strong leadership exposure.

Technical Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), planning tools (Anaplan/Hyperion), and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leadership capability, stakeholder management, and business acumen.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in financial modeling, automation (RPA/AI), and digital finance transformation.

Other Requirements

Job Title: E2.2 (FP&A – Planning, Performance & Strategic Finance Leadership)
Location: Hyderabad or Noida
Job Type: Full-Time work from office

Company Overview: XXXX


Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager with 12–14 years of experience to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities. The role requires strong leadership, business partnering, and analytical skills to drive strategic decision-making and financial performance across the organization.


Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End FP&A Leadership:

  • Oversee enterprise-wide financial planning processes including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasts, and long-range planning.
  • Ensure alignment of plans with business strategy.

2. Business Performance Management:

  • Monitor financial performance across business units.
  • Analyze revenue, cost, and profitability trends. Identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.

3. Strategic Finance & Decision Support:

  • Lead scenario planning, financial modeling, and business case evaluations.
  • Support strategic initiatives including investments, cost optimization, and growth programs.

4. Leadership & Team Management:

  • Manage and mentor FP&A teams.
  • Drive performance, capability building, and succession planning.

5. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:

  • Partner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Present insights, financial results, and strategic recommendations.

6. Management Reporting & Insights:

  • Oversee preparation of management reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
  • Ensure high-quality, insight-driven reporting.

7. Process Improvement & Automation:

  • Drive automation initiatives and process improvements.
  • Work with technology teams to enhance systems and tools.

 

8. Data, Systems & Governance:

  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Optimize ERP and planning tools.
  • Maintain financial controls and governance.

9. Risk & Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and support audit requirements.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CA / MBA / CFA preferred.

Experience:

12–14 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or corporate finance with strong leadership exposure.

Technical Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), planning tools (Anaplan/Hyperion), and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leadership capability, stakeholder management, and business acumen.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in financial modeling, automation (RPA/AI), and digital finance transformation.

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.