Director | Operate F&A Capability Lead |

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for F&A operations, aligning with business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead the F&A operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and digitization initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Operational Management:

• Oversee day-to-day F&A activities, including

  Record to Report (R2R)

  ,

  Order to Cash (O2C)

  ,

  Procure to Pay (P2P)

  , and

  Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Manage end-to-end process governance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality of financial data.

• Process Optimization & Transformation:

• Lead F&A transformation projects, including system implementations (e.g., SAP, Oracle), process reengineering, and technology adoption.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and automation through tools like

  RPA (Robotic Process Automation)

  and

  AI-driven analytics

  .
• Drive the adoption of

  Finance Digitalization

  strategies to improve decision-making and reporting capabilities.

• Financial Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure robust financial controls, risk management practices, and compliance with corporate policies and external regulations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to track operational performance and drive accountability.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit requirements.

• Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, finance partners, and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic insights to senior management on finance operations and performance.
• Act as a key advisor for finance-related projects, initiatives, and business decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Finance & Accounting Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of F&A processes, including

  R2R, O2C, P2P, FP&A

  , and

  taxation

  .
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (e.g.,

  GAAP, IFRS

  ), internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Leadership & Management Skills:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams across geographies.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing large-scale F&A transformations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive change initiatives effectively.

• Technology & Digital Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g.,

  SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Financial Services, Microsoft Dynamics

  ).
• Knowledge of automation tools (e.g.,

  UiPath, Blue Prism

  ) and data analytics platforms (e.g.,

  Power BI, Tableau

  ).
• Familiarity with finance transformation frameworks and digital finance strategies.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high-pressure environments.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in

  Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

  , or a related field.
• Professional certifications like

  CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA

  are preferred.

• Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing F&A transformations, process improvements, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in working with global finance operations and multi-cultural teams is a plus.