Finance Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance and development.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clear priorities and accountability.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

Process Optimization and Improvement

• Continuously review and optimize the finance shared services processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Lead process automation and system improvement projects to streamline financial operations.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee the preparation of regular financial reports and ensure that key financial information is accurate, timely, and actionable.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains through data analysis and process reviews.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the main point of contact between finance shared services and other departments, including accounting, procurement, and HR.
• Collaborate with senior management to align shared services strategy with overall business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure that finance operations comply with internal controls, accounting standards, and relevant financial regulations.
• Manage audits and respond to inquiries from internal auditors, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.

System and Technology Management

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of financial systems and tools like RPA used within shared services.
• Ensure that systems are functioning effectively, and that data integrity is maintained.

Training and Development

• Ensure that the finance shared services team is trained on new financial systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous learning and development within the team.

Qualification & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (CA, CPA, CMA) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in finance shared services or a similar
• financial operations role.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in managing shared services or a similar
• financial operations role.
• Proven track record of process optimization, cost management, and service delivery.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to working with teams.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and manage change effectively.

Benefits

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