Project Finance Controller

About the company

Capgemini is a global AI-driven partner for business and technology transformation. Backed by close to 60 years of experience, the organization operates in more than 50 countries with a workforce of about 420,000 people. It delivers end-to-end services across strategy, technology, design, engineering, and business operations, and reported global revenues of €22.1 billion in 2024.

By joining Capgemini, you become part of a collaborative international environment designed to help you grow your career, contribute to meaningful work, and support a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Role overview

The Project Finance Controller will work as a commercial finance partner with an operational focus, supporting project-level financial governance and collaboration across internal stakeholders such as Account Executives and Service Delivery Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business and delivery teams to support financial decision-making and cross-functional coordination.
• Track and interpret financial performance indicators, including WIP/BIA, revenue, and costs, and compare budgets with forecasts for the project portfolio.
• Lead the monthly close process by ensuring accurate revenue recognition, expense recording, provisions, and variance analysis, then communicate outcomes to leadership and finance stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery cost control and productivity targets while working with onshore and offshore controlling teams to strengthen cost discipline.
• Maintain reporting systems, monitor WIP/BIA balances, manage billing activities, and ensure adherence to financial controls and audit expectations.
• Assist sales and business partners by coordinating client offer submissions and ensuring internal process compliance.

Candidate profile

The role calls for a finance professional with 2 to 12 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and actuals management within a project environment. A strong understanding of project accounting and IFRS-based revenue recognition is expected, along with practical exposure to cost accruals and journal entry postings. Experience with SAP for project controlling is preferred; SAP HANA 4 is especially useful, and Oracle knowledge would be an added advantage.

Work location

This position is based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The source also mentions Mumbai and Pune in connection with the role.

What working here offers

• An inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Regular internal engagement activities such as music performances by the in-house band, sports events, yoga challenges, and marathons.
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced technology and engineering initiatives and help solve broader social and environmental challenges.

Additional information

No stipend or salary amount was provided for this role. The opening count, start date, and application deadline were also not specified.