Senior Manager – Finance Operations

Key Responsibilities

Function Specific

• Lead all aspects of financial management for the GCC, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly and annual closing processes.
• Provide strategic financial insight and decision support to both local management and global leadership.
• Develop and implement key financial metrics and KPIs to monitor expenses and drive productivity improvements.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful financial and operational reporting using ERP systems and BI tools.
• Prepare comparative financial analysis including benchmarking against industry trends.
• Support month-end and year-end close in alignment with corporate timelines and standards.
• Ensure compliance with Indian accounting standards, tax regulations and corporate financial policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks across all finance related processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day treasury activities including cash flow forecasting, banking, and funding needs.
• Optimize working capital and support investment strategy execution in collaboration with the corporate finance team.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance operations within the GCC.
• Drive system enhancements, including potential new ERP implementation and optimize the use of Power BI for improved financial reporting and decision-making.
• Partner with shared services leaders and global stakeholders to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Promote understanding of financial drivers across functions and support achievement of broader business goals.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

General:

• Represent the finance function in shared services governance discussions and continuous improvement forums
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture grounded in performance, continuous learning and collaboration within the GCC and across global functions
• Coach, mentor, and develop the finance team (including direct reports), fostering career growth and accountability
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and provide financial support for strategic programs, transformation efforts and corporate projects
• Act as a trusted business partner to global leadership by translating complex financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support leadership with ad-hoc financial modeling, scenario planning, and decision-support tools aligned with evolving business needs.

Qualification & Requirements

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Skill Requirements:

• An understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and standards
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, taxation and regulatory compliance
• Deep experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems in a challenging, fast paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills
• D365, OneStream, Sequel are all a plus.

Competencies:

• Managerial Courage: Willing to say what needs to be said, take a tough stand, and give candid / frank feedback when necessary and do so in a way that engages the team.
• Results driven: A strong, driven but flexible, energetic, resourceful and hands on individual with a strong service orientation, someone who commits herself/himself fully to the job and who is dedicated to developing and delivering outstanding work.
• Strong interpersonal savvy: A good listener with outstanding interpersonal qualities and a natural, effective consultative style. Someone who is sought out for their opinions and counsel and who can forge and maintain close relationships, both internally and externally. A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically, and effectively, in producing outstanding results.
• Personal Motivation: An ambitious and entrepreneurial character that thrives in fast-paced environments and has a hands-on attitude with an ability to transform ideas into reality through consensus and execution.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:

Education/Certification/License Requirements

• CA Qualified / Accounting, or related field

Working Experience

• 8+ years of Finance (Controllership, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, …)

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years of Finance and/or Strategy Leadership in a Global Shared Services environment, preferred.
• Experience in a private equity portfolio company, preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan for self and family
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Commuter & Shift Benefits (US / APAC shifts)