India Finance Leader

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global and local business goals.
• Advise the Country Leader and country leadership team on financial planning, capital allocation, and investment decisions.
• Lead financial transformation initiatives including automation, AI integration, and digital modernization.

• Oversee all finance functions: accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, procurement, and controllership with an emphasis on leadership of a large transactional accounting workforce (A/P, A/R and Billing) .
• Ensure full statutory, regulatory, and internal control compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive business performance and profitability.
• Support M&A activities, post-merger integration, and business case development.
• Provide financial insights to guide strategic decisions and operational execution.

• Lead a team of 15 0 finance professionals
• Develop a high-performing, future-ready finance organization with strong culture and talent development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach finance leaders and emerging talent .

• Communicate financial performance and strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage investor relations and board-level financial reporting.
• Collaborate with US and India leadership on global finance strategy and operational execution.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA, or MBA (Finance) required .
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in global/multinational organizations , preferably in the professional services industry , to include a large transactional accounting workforce
• 5+ years in a leadership role in a professional services firm/Big4/Accounting industry firm
• Proven track record in finance transformation, process optimization, and digital finance.
• Deep understanding of Indian statutory compliance and global financial governance , including working with Auditors and Tax authorities in India
• Strong interpersonal , communication and influencing skills