Finance Controller

At first glance, you’ll see Danaher’s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.Job Title: Finance ControllerLocation: Mumbai, OnsiteCompany: Medical Devices Trading Company with Shared Services : F&A.Job Summary:We are seeking an accomplished Finance Controller to lead financial operations across multiple businesses, geographies, systems, and tools in a Shared Services environment. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience, skilled in controlling, reporting, process optimization, and team leadership. This role emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, collaboration, and talent development in a dynamic, global environment.Key Responsibilities1. Controlling and ReportingOversee month-end close, general ledger management, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews across multiple businesses and geographies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Deliver error-free monthly global reporting, adhering to strict timelines and maintaining the highest quality standards. Drive balance sheet improvements by identifying risks, optimizing processes, and enhancing financial performance.Leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and support decision-making.Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, with working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance as an advantage.Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure financial integrity.Manage internal and external audits, ensure timely completion, compliance with regulations, and implementation of recommendations to enhance financial controls.2. Process ManagementLead automation initiatives to streamline financial operations and improve efficiency across systems and tools.Optimize operational banking, payment workflows, and revenue processes to support global operations.Develop and standardize SOPs across multiple businesses and geographies, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.Drive a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and enhancing processes to meet evolving business needs.3. Team and Business CollaborationBuild and lead a high-performing finance team, ensuring clear goals, accountability, and opportunities for growth.Develop team capabilities through training programs, coaching, and fostering a culture of excellence.Collaborate with global and regional teams to align financial processes and reporting with business goals.Partner with business leaders to provide strategic insights on financial performance, cost management, and profitability.Effectively engage with diverse teams across multiple geographies, leveraging cultural competency to drive alignment and results.Qualifications• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years of experience in financial control, reporting, and team leadership in a global organization.• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration across geographies.• Strong operational understanding of trade compliance, banking processes, taxes, and transfer pricing.• Expertise in leveraging systems and tools for financial operations and reporting.• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality financial reporting and driving continuous improvement initiatives.• Proficiency in Indian GAAP, with knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance as a plus. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visit www.danaher.com. At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.