Finance Sr Director

Overview

Responsibilities

• Head the EMEA Finance GBS organization and ensure efficient, effective and comprehensive provision of finance services to all EMEA Operating Units. This role will interface with Sector CFO (LG8), Sector Planner (LG7) and all other BU CFOs (LG2-LG4)
• Ensure delivery of accurate and timely reports and data in accordance with agreed SLA with the Remaining Organization (Remain Co.)
• Ensure continuous improvement and simplification of processes, standardization of reports and optimal use of technology
• Review cost effectiveness of the COE with EMEA CFO and ensure operations remain within budgeted costs
• Liaise with key stakeholders including Sector CFO, Sector Planner and BU CFOs on a regular basis for updates on business changes and engage in joint planning of quarterly and annual service calendar
• Participate in key meetings with Businesses such as PSP and AOP reviews
• Engage with Sector Controller and ensure COE process documentation is line with SOX and audit requirements. Lead annual and periodic SOX audit activities
• Lead COE quarterly governance steering committee meetings with Remain Co. stakeholders to align on strategic initiatives for the COE, overall strategic direction, cost and budget analysis, process changes, technological investments and approving plan of activates for the upcoming quarter / year
  

Qualifications

• 18-20 years of experience in finance and planning
• 14+ years of experience in performance management policies and processes, Customer Services and Operations
• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. CA/ICWAI/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes
• Experience with working with FMCG sector with sound knowledge of business processes (Commercial, Supply Chain)
• Experience in leading process excellence and performance improvement
• Exceptional communication skills and proficiency in English language
• Leadership skills - managing senior executives. Role will interact with Sector CFO and his direct reports
• Excellent business Planning & performance Management skills
• Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work in line with SLAs and tight deadlines
• Numerate and a lateral thinker, good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail
• Sound stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven experience of working with ambiguity and managing multiple projects/tasks
• Managing and coaching others