The Evolving Role of a Finance Controller
The job of the financial controller is changing in response to enterprise-level change and the evolution of the finance department. Controllers are increasingly seen as prospective value creators who can copilot the company toward long-term success, when before they may have concentrated almost exclusively on value protection (like regulatory compliance) and value optimisation (like achieving incremental efficiencies).
A dynamic and strategic force, the future controller strikes a balance between the CFO's strategic goals and the management of financial data.
In the current edition of CEOInsights magazine, we meet some of India’s prolific finance controllers. They share with us their professional journeys, successful milestones, expertise and more.
One of the featured leaders is Pradeep Chowdhury, Senior Director, Group Finance Controller, Groww. Pradeep is a seasoned finance leader with over a decade of experience, known for driving complex financial milestones and pioneering first-of-its-kind transactions. As Senior Director of Finance at Groww, he leads strategic fund-raising, corporate restructuring, cross-border mergers and Initial Public Offer (‘IPO’) with precision and impact.
In an in-depth conversation, he says, “Over the past year as Group Finance Controller at Groww, I successfully led the company through its IPO journey—guiding it from preparation to public listing. This milestone reflects my ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver transformative outcomes.”
Joining the coveted list is also Pooja Saini, Group Financial Controller, Tide. Pooja is a strategic finance leader who transforms complex regulatory environments into scalable, growth-driven finance platforms, combining governance, innovation, and execution excellence.
Talking about her long-term vision, she says, “My long-term vision is to lead finance at a strategic level within a global, innovation-driven organization. I aspire to operate at a CFO or equivalent leadership level, where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy, governance, and sustainable growth.”
To know more about these leaders and their professional journeys, read the current edition of CEOInsights magazine.
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