Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

India Controllership:

• Lead India’s financial close processes, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (Ind AS) and group accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
• Own statutory audit and tax audit processes in coordination with internal teams and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all Indian statutory and regulatory requirements including GST, TDS, corporate tax, FEMA, and Companies Act.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of financial statements, board reports, ROC filings, and other regulatory documents.
• Manage internal controls and SOX compliance for India operations; drive control enhancements and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Coordinate with shared services or third-party vendors for payroll, AP/AR, and other financial operations as needed.
• Monitor intercompany transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and ensure adherence to global policies.

Consulting & Strategic Finance:

• Participate and be part of team as a strategic advisor to business leaders by providing insights into cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in finance transformation or process improvement initiatives (e.g., ERP implementations, automation, standardization).
• Collaborate with global teams on cross-border transactions, restructuring, entity setup, and financial modelling.
• Develop and present financial dashboards and key metrics to both India and global leadership.
• Provide financial guidance for business case development, scenario planning, and investment decisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA.
• 8-12 years( Post Qualification) of progressive experience in controllership, finance consulting, or Big 4 advisory roles.
• Strong experience with Indian accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance environment.
• Exposure to global accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), and multinational finance operations.
• Experience working in or with global capability centers (GCCs), or consulting environments.
• Hands-on experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tally or similar ERPs.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Indian and international accounting/tax regulations
• Financial acumen and strategic thinking
• Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional and global teams
• Strong project management and consulting skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• High attention to detail and governance mindset