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 GCCevolving 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
- A high-performing India finance team aligned with global standards.
- On-time, accurate monthly close and reporting across all entities.
- Scalable shared services processes supporting global finance operations.
- Compliance with statutory, audit, and corporate governance requirements.
- Continuous improvement and automation of finance workflows.
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
