CareerPlan

RA PAR and Controller Lead

SHELL CENTRE – CHENNAI, INFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a team of up to 10 finance professionals to support the Downstream Business with end-to-end Reporting & Accounting (R&A) processes, including statutory returns, planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Role type

Senior Finance Manager / Controller Lead

Builds

Group Financial Returns, Local Statutory filings, Business Plans, and Management Information (MI) packs for the Downstream Portfolio.

Domain

Energy (Downstream) / Financial Reporting & Planning

Required skills

Financial reporting, Planning and Appraisal (PAR), Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Process improvement, Business partnering, Audit support, Performance analysis, Change management, Strategic planning

Preferred skills

CIMA or MBA qualification, Experience in dynamic/start-up environments, Matrix organization navigation, Continuous improvement methodologies

Technologies

ERP systems, Financial planning tools, BI/MI tools

Responsibilities

Lead the team for timely and accurate submission of Group Financial Returns and Local Statutory; Own Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reporting processes; Support preparation of the annual Business Plan and quarterly estimates; Ensure efficiency of R&A processes and financial control frameworks; Provide ad-hoc analysis and insights for leadership teams; Coach team members and build team capability; Support internal audits and reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management