Assistant Finance Controller

Marmon Technologies India Private Limited

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Assistant Finance Controller will partner with the Finance Controller and business leaders to support the India finance operations. The role will provide financial and compliance insights for decision-making, oversee core finance and accounting activities, and help ensure that the Indian legal entity meets its reporting, audit, tax, and statutory obligations.

Operational Duties

• Oversee finance, accounting, reporting, audit, tax, and statutory compliance for the Indian legal entity, maintaining accurate records, effective controls, and timely completion of required filings and reviews.

• Safeguard and enhance the company's financial health and operating margins through vigilant oversight and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver pivotal financial insights and commercial acumen to the leadership team, influencing key decisions and driving the company's financial strategy.
• Steer the organization through its expansion phase with sound financial and legal judgment, ensuring sustainable growth and compliance.

• Define and monitor financial and operational KPIs, compare actual performance with budgets, forecasts, and targets, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

• Enforce SOP compliance in finance processes in alignment with Marmon SPI, upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.

• Coordinate annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range plans for business units and the organization, including assumptions, variance analysis, risks, opportunities, and management recommendations.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely financial statements and management reports in accordance with Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and applicable internal reporting requirements.

• Analyse Profit and Loss statements to pinpoint improvement opportunities, driving fiscal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage and streamline audit processes, liaising with auditors to achieve timely and successful audit completions.

• Coordinate company secretarial activities, including board and committee meetings, statutory filings, maintenance of required records, and compliance with applicable corporate requirements.

• Navigate commercial negotiations and resolve issues, providing daily support to the Business group.
• Administer Direct and Indirect Taxation compliance, overseeing assessments and ensuring adherence to tax regulations.
• Coordinate with bankers, insurers, tax consultants, auditors, and government bodies to meet the operational needs of the company.
• Identify market trends and competitive developments, advising senior management on strategic responses.
• Develop and mentor the accounts team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Guide Capex decisions with a focus on long-term benefits and strategic alignment.
• Standardize reporting and analytical processes to ensure uniformity in decision-making across the organization.

• Identify and automate repetitive finance activities to improve accuracy, shorten cycle times, strengthen controls, and redirect team capacity toward analysis and business partnering.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnering

• Support the Finance Controller in developing and executing financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that influence key business decisions.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for leadership.

Business Expansion & Growth Support

• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support new business initiatives, market expansion, and investment decisions.
• Evaluate business cases, ROI, and feasibility for new projects, geographies, or service lines.
• Monitor and track performance of expansion initiatives against targets.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure financial and operational performance.
• Present monthly/quarterly financial results with variance analysis and key insights.
• Identify risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions proactively.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key liaison between the Finance Controller, business units, and finance teams, ensuring timely communication, issue resolution, and follow-through on financial priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial discipline and accountability.
• Support audits and interact with external stakeholders as required.

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2–4 finance professionals, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and development priorities.
• Manage team capacity planning, productivity, and resource optimization
• Identify and develop emerging leaders, create individual development plans, and monitor progress through regular coaching and career discussions.
• Maintain succession plans for critical team roles and build readiness through cross-training, stretch assignments, and documented development actions.
• Conduct regular performance and development discussions, provide actionable feedback, recognize strong contributions, and address performance gaps promptly.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.