Finance Controller - India

TechGrove is the Centre of Excellence for Banyan Software, based in Chennai, India. It plays a key role in supporting Banyan’s global businesses through technology, security, and software development. TechGrove brings together India’s deep pool of technical talent with Banyan’s long-term approach to growth, creating a trusted, developer-focused environment where people can do their best work.

Finance Controller - India 
Role Overview 
Finance Controller - India (Banyan Tech Grove) will serve as the senior finance leader for the 
Tech Grove Team, responsible for financial governance, treasury oversight, systems discipline, 
and scalable operational infrastructure across the India platform. 
Reporting to Corporate Finance leadership and partnering closely with the General Manager, 
this role ensures strong alignment with Banyan’s global financial standards while enabling 
operational excellence at the platform level. The VP will contribute to strategic planning, capital 
allocation discussions, and long-term scalability initiatives to support Tech Grove’s continued 
growth and increasing complexity while ensuring strong alignment with Banyan’s global finance 
standards, operating principles, and governance expectations. 
The mandate is to strengthen governance maturity, formalize systems and processes, and build 
durable operational infrastructure - while preserving platform stability and enabling disciplined 
growth. 

Key Responsibilities 
1. Financial Leadership & Controllership 
● Lead all financial reporting, month-end close, and balance sheet governance for the 
Tech Grove and related entities. 
● Ensure high standards of reporting accuracy, accrual discipline, reconciliation integrity, 
and variance transparency. 
● Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in partnership with the 
General Manager. 
● Support platform EBITDA performance through cost governance and financial insight. 
● Maintain and continuously enhance internal control frameworks aligned with Banyan 
global standards. 
● Serve as senior advisor on complex accounting and financial matters. 
2. Strategic Planning & Performance Management 
● Partner with the General Manager in developing annual operating plans and multi-year 
strategic roadmaps. 
● Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to inform capital allocation and 
investment decisions. 
● Establish and monitor key performance indicators across financial health, working capital 
efficiency, and cost management. 
● Contribute to executive-level discussions regarding platform growth, operational scaling, 
and performance optimization. 
3. Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Oversight 
● Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings  
● Manage relationships with external advisors, tax advisors and regulatory bodies. 
● Oversee payroll tax compliance and employee-related financial obligations. 
● Maintain audit readiness and documentation discipline across the platform. 
● Lead response coordination for regulatory inquiries and audit matters. 
4. Treasury & Financial Infrastructure 
● Oversee cash forecasting and monthly funding coordination with Corporate Finance. 
● Maintain strong governance over banking relationships, remittance documentation, and 
FX oversight. 
● Ensure disciplined signatory controls and payment authorization frameworks, including 
cross-border transactions. 
● Support capital prioritization discussions with data-driven analysis.  
5. Systems, Process & Operational Discipline 
● Establish and maintain scalable financial and administrative infrastructure that enables 
efficient platform operations and sustainable growth. 
● Design, formalize, and continuously improve policies, controls, and standard operating 
procedures that strengthen governance maturity while preserving operational agility. 
● Ensure integrity, reliability, and disciplined use of ERP, payroll, expense management, 
and reporting systems. 
● Identify automation and process-improvement opportunities that reduce manual 
dependency and enhance operational resilience. 
● Partner with functional leaders to implement infrastructure enhancements that support 
execution effectiveness without disrupting day-to-day operational ownership. 
● Provide financial and governance perspective on cross-functional initiatives that carry 
fiscal, regulatory, or risk implications. 
● Ensure documentation continuity and process transparency to support audit readiness 
and organizational scalability. 
6. Cross-Functional & Platform Leadership 
● Serve as a strategic partner to local leadership, contributing to enterprise-wide 
coordination and decision-making across Finance, HR, Operations, IT, and Compliance. 
● Collaborate closely with the General Manager to align financial governance with 
operational priorities. 
● Provide structured oversight of hiring plans, compensation governance, and cost 
discipline. 
● Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and performance discipline across the 
platform. 

Ideal Candidate Profile 
● 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, controllership, operational 
finance, or related executive roles. 
● Experience spanning controllership and operational or platform-level leadership 
● Strong understanding of statutory compliance, treasury governance, and risk 
management 
● Demonstrated experience building scalable systems, policies, and operational 
frameworks 
● Proven ability to operate effectively in high-growth, evolving environments 
● Experience with ERP systems such as Tally and NetSuite 
● High integrity, strong judgment, executive maturity, and ability to serve as a stabilizing 
presence 

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