Head of Financial Services

Job Description

Leaders’ Edge has been mandated to hire the Head of Shared Services for a prominent and rapidly growing business group in the country. This is a strategic opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to lead and scale the Shared Services vertical of a diverse, multi-location, and forward-looking group with ambitious growth plans—including global expansion. Role: Head of Shared Services Location: Tirupati Role Purpose: The role will drive transformation and optimization across the Group’s Shared Services in Finance—covering P2P, O2C, R2R—and potentially expand to include other functions. This is a pivotal leadership position focused on digitization, risk management, performance enhancement, and building a future-ready finance organization. The role involves close interaction with group leadership, promoters, and external partners. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end finance shared services delivery across the Group (P2P, O2C, R2R), ensuring SLA adherence. Champion transformation, digitization, and process reengineering to enhance efficiency and scalability. Drive ERM, ICFR, and compliance across the Group using digital tools such as Complinity. Collaborate with Group functions, Business Heads, and Promoter Champions to align on strategy and execution. Mentor and coach finance talent; foster a culture of performance, learning, and collaboration. Oversee statutory and internal compliance across group companies, including audit readiness and financial reporting. Partner in budget preparation, performance management, and cost optimization across units. Contribute to internal committees and forums to shape the overall finance function Candidate Profile: Experience & Education: 15+ years of relevant finance experience, including minimum 3–4 years in a listed company with turnover of at least USD 1 billion . Proven leadership of Shared Services (4–5 years) with exposure to compliance, ERM, audit, or tax. Educational Qualification: CA or MBA (preferred with ICMA). Key Skills: Strong financial acumen and business partnering mindset. Hands-on with ERPs (preferably SAP) and highly digital savvy. Strategic thinker with a proven track record in transformation/digital initiatives. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and people leadership skills. Personal Attributes: High integrity and humility. Forward-looking, solution-oriented mindset. Strong interpersonal skills with cross-cultural experience. Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence across levels. Preferred Candidate: Age: 40–42 years preferred Industry background: Auto Components (Tier 1), FMCG, Pharma, Engineering, Retail, or other diversified sectors. Candidates with experience across factory, branch, and head office environments will be preferred. Show more Show less