Finance Director

Hi,

We currently have the following requirement from one of our clients,

Position: Finance Director

Employment: Full Time

Location: Chandigarh, India

Experience: 10+ years

The Role

• This is our senior-most finance position in India.
• You will lead the Finance Shared Services Centre in Chandigarh, own statutory, tax and regulatory compliance for the entities in scope, and act as trusted finance partner in Asia.
• The role is designed to grow into a statutory Board seat: following a successful probation period of around 6 months.
• The role holder is intended to be appointed as Director, subject to Board and shareholder approval and statutory eligibility.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Indian Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Previous experience serving as a Board Director or equivalent governance position.
• Experience working within multinational and multicultural business environments.
• Proven track record in shared services, finance transformation, or international finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting, taxation, regulatory requirements, and IFRS.
• Experience managing audits, statutory compliance, and cross-border reporting structures.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial technologies, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Leadership & Governance

• Lead and develop the Finance Shared Services Centre (currently 4 employees) based in Chandigarh supporting operations across India, Singapore, and selected Group entities.
• Ensure robust corporate governance, internal controls, and financial compliance across all entities within scope.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and financial performance.
• Contribute to strategic business decisions and report to NV Group Finance Director

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee all accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage statutory accounts, tax filings, and regulatory reporting obligations across all entities within responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, IFRS, Singapore accounting requirements, and Group reporting standards.
• Coordinate year-end audits and maintain productive relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for senior leadership and shareholders.

Planning, Analysis & Treasury

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance through KPI reporting and business analytics.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Shared Services & Process Excellence

• Design, implement, and maintain finance operating procedures, policies, SOPs, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Drive standardization and optimization of finance and administration processes.
• Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related financial systems.
• Promote data-driven decision-making through reporting automation and business intelligence tools.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and administration team, build succession for key roles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Partner closely with Human Resources on payroll, employee benefits, and workforce planning activities.
• Support business units and operational teams with financial insight and decision support.

Please share your latest resume with below details,

Are you a Qualified Indian Chartered Accountant (CA):-

How many years of experience having in Senior Finance Leadership roles:-

How many years of experience having as a Board Director or equivalent governance position:-

How many years of experience having in Multinational and Multicultural business environments:-

How many years of experience having in International Accounting:-

Current CTC & Expected CTC:-

Minimum Notice Period / Last Working Day if Not working now:-

Thanks,

Enaayat Shaik

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