Head Of Finance – India

Key Responsibilities

Local Finance Operations Management:

• Build and oversee day-to-day financial operations in India and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Lead the finance team responsible for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, tax filings, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure local compliance with Indian accounting standards (IND-AS), tax regulations, and other statutory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring transparency and effective audit compliance.
• Contribute to and oversee the implementation of Workday for Finance for India and manage the migration of books and records to the target setup.

Shared Services Center (SSC) Setup & Transition:

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the SSC in India, including designing the operating model, staffing, processes, and technology infrastructure.
• Define and implement efficient, scalable processes for finance and accounting shared services (AP, AR, GL, payroll, financial reporting, etc.).
• Manage the transition of finance functions to the SSC, working closely with global teams to ensure smooth migration and minimal disruption.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor both the local finance team and SSC staff, ensuring high levels of engagement, productivity, and performance.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven work culture and ensure that both the local finance team and SSC work seamlessly with cross-functional departments such as HR, IT, and Operations.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the global finance leadership to align the SSC setup and local finance operations with the organization’s global financial strategy.

Qualification & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CA) is preferred.
• Experience:
• 12+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Finance Information Systems and experience in migrations.
• Proven experience in setting up and managing a Shared Services Center (SSC) in India, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards (IND-AS) and financial regulations, tax laws, and global financial standards (IFRS, US GAAP).
• English fluent
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams, including leading finance operations and shared services.
• Technology: Experience with Workday ERP systems is a must.

Benefits

Why Join Us:

• Build and lead the finance function in India and a key SSC setup that will play a pivotal role in transforming finance operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to working in a global environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of finance transformation within a fast-growing and dynamic organization.