RA PAR and Controller Lead

Overview

Lead a team of up to 10 finance professionals delivering end-to-end R&A (Controlling, Accounting and Reporting, including MI) for the Downstream business portfolio, with accountability for Group Financial Returns, local statutory reporting, and planning and appraisal processes.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of up to 10 finance professionals providing e2e R&A support, with first-time-right reporting and quality insights for the assets in scope.
• Represent FO R&A to Business Finance leaders and act as an interface point for DS LT and Business leaders as required.
• Own the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting processes for the business in scope.
• Own and resolve reporting issues, providing steers to stakeholders on financial queries.
• Own and ensure efficiency of R&A processes and effectiveness of the underlying financial control framework in the area of responsibility.
• Support the preparation of the annual Business Plan and related assessments, including operational, economic and financial KPIs.
• Ensure delivery of the quarterly latest estimates process for the business in scope.
• Ensure performance is well analyzed and explained in periodic management information packs.
• Deepen insightful analysis incorporating external perspective to support decision-making and drive the performance improvement agenda.
• Contribute to the preparation of performance overviews and appraisals.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for leadership teams, including insights on financials/results and specific performance measures.
• Develop productive relationships with key stakeholders to deepen understanding of underlying issues within the line of business.
• Ensure data confidentiality, integrity and accuracy in line with Group standards.
• Ensure full and quality support for internal audits and reviews (controls, financials, SIA and other), co-owning results and completing remediation actions.
• Ensure effective team management focused on sustainable delivery and high team engagement.
• Where relevant, coach other team members in areas of expertise and build team capability.
• Support global initiatives and projects in the PAR and controllership space, including new systems implementation.
• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need

• An accounting qualification with 10 years or more experience in financial reporting.
• University degree in a finance-related discipline.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence, overcome barriers and resistance, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience leading teams and/or project teams, effectively assigning and coordinating work across team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong delivery focus.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Strong understanding of financial and management reporting, with ability to identify value drivers and appropriate performance metrics.
• Ability to effectively leverage a matrix organisation (FO/CoE/Business) with a focus on partnering and successful delivery.
• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines and quick turnaround while maintaining immaculate attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification and/or certification such as CIMA or MBA.
• Experience working in a highly dynamic or start-up environment, dealing with ambiguity and managing change.

Details

• Location: Shell Centre, Chennai, India.
• Reports to the R&A DS PAR Manager.
• Regular posting; start date October 30, 2026.