Finance Manager

As the India Controllership Lead, you will be responsible for managing India's financial close processes, statutory and tax audit processes, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (Ind AS) and group accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), and overseeing the preparation and filing of financial statements and regulatory documents. Additionally, you will manage internal controls, monitor intercompany transactions, and ensure adherence to global policies. Your responsibilities will also include participating in strategic finance initiatives by providing insights into cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with global teams on cross-border transactions, financial modeling, and finance transformation projects. Moreover, you will develop financial dashboards, provide financial guidance for business case development, and present key metrics to both India and global leadership. 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 and global accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance environment. - Exposure to multinational finance operations and working 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. As the India Controllership Lead, you will be responsible for managing India's financial close processes, statutory and tax audit processes, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (Ind AS) and group accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), and overseeing the preparation and filing of financial statements and regulatory documents. Additionally, you will manage internal controls, monitor intercompany transactions, and ensure adherence to global policies. Your responsibilities will also include participating in strategic finance initiatives by providing insights into cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with global teams on cross-border transactions, financial modeling, and finance transformation projects. Moreover, you will develop financial dashboards, provide financial guidance for business case development, and present key metrics to both India and global leadership. 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 and global accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance environment. - Exposure to multinational finance operations and working 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.