Job Description

Job Title

: Finance Controller

Location

: Remote - India

Reports to

: CEO

Industry

: Oil & Gas | Energy Technology

Work Type

: Full-time | Remote | India-based

Team Size

: Works with global finance and local operations teams

Role Summary

:

As Finance Controller, you will lead the

global finance function

for a fast-growing, innovation-led oil and gas company. You'll ensure

tight financial discipline

, global compliance, and support strategic growth by managing budgets, cost controls, reporting, and audits. This is a

hands-on role

requiring a

strong personality

, critical thinking, and the ability to manage global transactions with confidence and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

:

1. Financial Leadership

Own global

P&L

,

budgeting

, and

financial forecasting

Lead

monthly, quarterly, and annual closing

, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Drive financial strategy in coordination with the CEO

2. Cost Control & Expense Discipline

Enforce strict expense monitoring; establish checks on discretionary and non-core spending Review, challenge, and approve vendor/contractor costs, CAPEX/OPEX decisions Monitor project costs, especially drilling, R&D, and digital infrastructure

3. Compliance & Risk

Ensure compliance with

local (India) and international tax, transfer pricing, and statutory obligations

Coordinate global

statutory audits

,

internal controls

, and

risk assessments

Maintain accounting standards under

IFRS / GAAP

and local laws

4. Operations & Process Control

Optimize finance processes: AP/AR, vendor management, payroll, intercompany reconciliation Build and refine financial SOPs for international subsidiaries or branches Support ERP / finance software implementations and data migration

5. Strategic Support

Provide financial insights and models to support

capital allocation

, new country entry, joint ventures, and

digital investment decisions

Partner with leadership to improve cash flow, operational ROI, and profitability

Qualifications

:

Required:

Chartered Accountant (CA) 10+ years experience; at least 3-5 years in an international/multi-entity environment in similar role Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial Services preferred Strong understanding of

project-based costing

,

international reporting

,

compliance

, and

funding structures

Strong command over financial software (Tally, Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)

Preferred:

Experience with

remote team collaboration

Exposure to

cross-border transactions

,

currency conversions

, and

intercompany billing

Excellent English communication and assertiveness to challenge spending decisions

Key Attributes

:

Strong personality with

high financial discipline

Ability to say

"no"

when needed and enforce

tight control over budgets

Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly trustworthy Independent, yet collaborative in approach Proactive with a

"founder's mindset"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?350,000.00 - ?550,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift Morning shift
Application Question(s):

Have you ever challenged or reduced spending in your previous roles?
If yes, mention one example briefly (area of spend + outcome):

Have you handled financial reporting and compliance for multi-country operations?
If yes, list the countries and the accounting standard used (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP):

o you have experience managing finance for project-based operations (e.g., drilling, R&D, field services)?
If yes, name the industry and how you tracked project costs (tool/method):

Work Location: Remote