Director | Operate F&A Capability Lead |

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for F&A operations, aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Provide visionary leadership to the F&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, digital transformation, and efficiency gains across F&A functions.

• F&A Operations Management:

• Oversee end-to-end F&A processes, including

  record-to-report (R2R), procure-to-pay (P2P), order-to-cash (O2C), tax compliance, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)

  .
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and global accounting standards (e.g.,

  IFRS, GAAP

  ).
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis to support data-driven decision-making.

• Process Optimization & Transformation:

• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement best practices in financial operations, leveraging technology solutions like

  ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

  and automation tools (e.g.,

  RPA, AI in Finance

  ).
• Lead change management efforts during process transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment.

• Talent Development & Team Leadership:

• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing F&A teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Provide leadership and guidance to managers and staff, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Establish performance metrics, conduct regular performance reviews, and recognize contributions to business success.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, operations, and senior leadership, to align F&A strategies with business priorities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and third-party service providers.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance processes within F&A operations.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g.,

  CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA

  ) are highly preferred.

• Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing large F&A teams, driving process improvements, and leading finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and global finance operations.

• Skills:

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and automation tools (e.g., RPA, AI-powered finance solutions).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.