Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Governance

Lead the end-to-end finance operations of India, including accounting, FP&A, audit, payroll, tax, and compliance.
Serve as the primary finance leader in India, reporting to the Global CFO and collaborating closely with U.S. finance teams.
Establish and enforce robust governance frameworks, financial controls, and process standards in line with corporate policies.
Oversee hiring, performance appraisals, and expense approvals for the India finance team.

2. Financial Operations

Oversee Accounting and Accounts Payable (AP) processes including month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.
Manage Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting support for global stakeholders.
Ensure accurate and timely statutory and tax compliance with Indian regulations.
Partner with the Global Controller, CAO, and CFO on financial reporting and audit support.

3. Shared Services & Global Collaboration

Build and lead the Global Finance Shared Services team in India, supporting:
Technical accounting and board reporting.
Global FP&A, AP, and commissions processes.
Global revenue accounting and analysis.
Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across global finance operations.
Act as a bridge between U.S. and India finance functions, ensuring consistent service delivery and communication.

4. Strategy & Transformation

Develop a multi-phase growth roadmap for the India GCC—evolving from transactional finance to analytical and strategic functions.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through technology, analytics, and process automation.
Support the creation of a Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) for global operations from India.
Advise executive leadership on long-term financial strategies, operational performance, and risk mitigation.

Key Deliverables

Qualifications & Experience

CA / CPA / MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification.
15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational or GCC environment.
Proven expertise in finance operations, FP&A, statutory compliance, and team leadership.
Deep understanding of India GAAP, U.S. GAAP, and global reporting standards.
Strong track record in building and scaling shared service centers or finance transformation initiatives.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills

Director Finance - GCC CTC Upto 80 LPA