Group Finance Control Analyst / Team Lead / Sr Team Lead

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Role Profile

This role is a critical part of the Group Finance Control Reporting function, supporting global financial consolidation, reporting, analytics, and compliance across multiple geographies and business units. You will:

• Lead and support consolidated financial reporting.
• Drive analytical insights for strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP.
• Partner with finance teams, business units, and leadership to maintain reporting integrity and process excellence.
• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including multi-currency adjustments, intercompany eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with group accounting policies.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPIs, and variance commentary for senior management and the board.

Variance Analysis & Insights

• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Interpret financial results to identify risks and opportunities and deliver actionable insights.

Ad-hoc Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare complex ad-hoc financial models, scenario analyses, and presentations for leadership reviews and board discussions.
• Support integration of data across various ERP systems and reporting platforms.

Financial Systems & Automation

• Act as a power user or module owner of financial systems such as OneStream, Hyperion, BPC, SAP, Oracle.
• Drive process automation, testing of system upgrades, and financial reporting enhancements.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP and support local statutory requirements.
• Assist in preparing audit documentation, responding to queries, and maintaining SOX/internal control frameworks.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Collaborate with FP&A and regional teams for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.
• Assist in rolling forecasts and financial planning activities.

Cross-functional Business Partnering

• Partner with regional controllers, CFOs, FP&A, treasury, and tax teams.
• Act as a financial advisor for strategic decisions, budgeting, and investment planning.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify areas for process standardization, optimization, and automation.
• Lead or contribute to finance transformation projects and digital reporting enhancements.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Coach junior team members, conduct peer reviews, and foster a strong control and collaboration culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred: CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent.
• MBA/M.Com is a plus.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, or audit roles within Real estate domain.
• Hands-on experience with global consolidation tools and ERP systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, SAP, Oracle).

Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, and global financial reporting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI, financial modeling, and reporting automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Proactive, self-driven, and continuously seeking process improvements.
• Experience in audit support and internal/external reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead reporting streams and mentor junior team members.