Finance Control Team Lead/ Sr Team Lead/ Manager

Job Description

Department: Finance and Accounts Location: Bengaluru Job Family: Finance Role Profile Finance professionals in the Group Finance Control Reporting function ensure accurate financial consolidation, regulatory compliance, and strategic insights across global operations. Roles span from execution-focused positions (e.g., Team Lead) to senior leadership (e.g., Manager), with responsibilities scaling in scope, strategic impact, and team oversight. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Prepare monthly/quarterly/year-end consolidated financial statements. Manage multi-currency adjustments, intercompany eliminations, and group-level reconciliations. Ensure adherence to IFRS/US GAAP and statutory requirements. Financial Analysis & Insights: Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and trend assessments. Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and financial commentaries. Translate data into actionable business insights. Compliance & Controls: Implement internal controls for reporting accuracy and risk mitigation. Coordinate internal/external audits and resolve audit queries. Maintain SOX/compliance frameworks. Process Optimization & Transformation: Identify automation opportunities (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx) to streamline workflows. Lead finance transformation initiatives (e.g., system upgrades, digital reporting). Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Controllers and senior leadership (CFO, Investor Relations). Support M&A integration, restructuring, and strategic planning. Team Leadership & Development: Mentor junior staff, conduct peer reviews, and manage performance. Drive knowledge sharing and onboarding. Role-Specific Scope Team Lead 1: 4-6 years Execution: Monthly reporting, data validation, ad-hoc analytics. Team Lead 2 : 5-8 years Stream ownership: Independent consolidations, complex modeling, regional liaison. Team Lead 3 : 6-10 years Cross-functional leadership: Group consolidation oversight, executive reporting. Sr. Team Lead: 8-12 years Regional governance: Compliance, planning cycles, process improvement. Manager : 9-14 years Global strategy: Reporting governance, executive partnering, transformation. Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Masters preferred for all roles. Certifications: Mandatory: CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent. Deputy/Assistant Managers require certification. Skills & Competencies Technical Expertise: IFRS/US GAAP proficiency; financial consolidation (Hyperion, OneStream, SAP). Advanced Excel, Power BI, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle). Leadership: Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, team development. Operational Excellence: Analytical rigor, risk management, project execution. Behavioral Traits: Cross-cultural communication, deadline-driven mindset, integrity with sensitive data.