Senior Manager, Global Financial Operations

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Manager, Global Financial Operations, India, you will be responsible for:

• Managing GFO Operations: Collaborating with business lines and functions to ensure Valmet’s policies and principles are applied, meeting both local and global requirements.
  • Liaise with business teams to ensure the GFO scope aligns with business cases and meets Valmet’s targets.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and tax regulations.
  • Coordinate with external financial service providers and manage their work effectively.
  • Build strong relationships with auditors and local authorities.
• Leading Finance Transformation: Lead teams through Finance Transformation and Leap Forward initiatives, focusing on business evolution in the coming years.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals, ensuring a strong level of expertise both in the short and long term.
  • Oversee change management and ensure successful implementation of global processes.
• Process Improvement: Support the continuous development and implementation of finance processes to drive efficiency and improvement.
  • Identify gaps and define requirements in processes, tools, and working methods.
  • Analyze and track global KPIs to ensure business performance is optimized.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere to Valmet’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures and ensure alignment with company values, business principles, and the Code of Conduct.

Qualification & Requirements

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A master’s degree in finance or a recognized accounting qualification.
• 7+ years of senior finance experience with a demonstrated leadership track record in a Shared Service Center environment.
• Expertise in end-to-end accounting processes and a solid understanding of IFRS accounting principles.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian Direct Taxation is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial processes in a global organization and how to apply these processes effectively.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, identify key priorities, and foster a positive team environment.
• Experience in driving change and collaborating effectively across teams.
• A successful track record of building and maintaining long-term relationships for organizational benefit.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex messages.
• LN knowledge and experience with working in a Matrix Organization are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to meet job requirements.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work in a multinational company having more than 19000 employees across Valmet globally with headquarters in Finland.
• An excellent work environment with professional and experienced colleagues
• A truly global network of colleagues