Responsibilities Implement global purchasing strategies and compliance initiatives in APAC. Lead critical supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing projects. Manage regional budgets, cost planning, and performance dashboards. Drive cost reduction through professional sourcing methodologies. Oversee contract management and supplier development programs. Advise senior leadership on purchasing matters and present performance reports. Lead and coach a team of 35+ purchasing professionals across divisions. Champion digital transformation and process standardization. Foster collaboration across global and regional functions. Qualifications Master’s Degree / MBA or equivalent, Multilingual capabilities (preferred: English, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Thai) Required Skills Strategic sourcing and negotiation Procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, WAVE) Leadership and team development Analytical mindset with experience in cost planning and KPI tracking Data-driven decision-making (Power BI, analytics) Strong communication and stakeholder management Highly ethical in the approach Detailed job info Strategic Implementation & Governance Contribute regional insights to global purchasing strategy development. Implement global initiatives (e.g., Sustainability, CSR audits, Cybersecurity, Compliance) across APAC. Collaborate with APAC Legal to maintain a multilingual supplier contract library. Program & Project Leadership Lead mission-critical supplier projects including high-stakes negotiations and development contracts. Oversee strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration initiatives. Budgeting & Resource Allocation Define annual targets and coach local purchasing teams. Manage material cost planning in coordination with Finance (STRAP, MOP, MTP). Performance Management Develop and maintain dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to monitor KPIs. Organize regional workshops to drive process improvements and KPI achievement. Implement cost reduction strategies (e.g., auctions, benchmarking, volume consolidation). Contracting & Market Intelligence Negotiate large-volume contracts and define SLAs. Monitor market trends for potential partnerships, M&A opportunities, and new technologies. Executive Advisory Consolidate and present regional KPIs to global leadership. Provide strategic counsel to local purchasing teams and senior management. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and regulatory authorities. Align with tax/customs bodies to optimize transaction costs. Team Leadership Lead a team of 35+ purchasing professionals, including 7 Category Managers and 12 Purchasing Directors. Standardize training and reporting practices across APAC using tools like SAP, Ariba, and WAVE. Change Management & Digital Transformation Drive process automation and digitization (e.g., RPA, eSignatures). Lead implementation of new tools and systems with structured rollout plans. Global Collaboration & Networking Support global sourcing initiatives in APAC. Foster cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration to leverage synergies.

Job Purpose To take care of budgeting, controlling & business planning, costing and MIS. Monitoring of material cost, inventory to optimize the same through continuous review. Responsible to analyze, prepare Business case for Chassis Product Group and drive profitability. Qualifications Total Experience 15-20 Years CA with 15 years of experience, 12-15 Years of experience in Finance & Accounting. Budgeting To prepare budget, monthly operating plan, FC09, STRAP To get inputs from all departments and consolidate it thereafter To analyze actual data on monthly basis and carry out the variance analysis from time to time IN ORDER TO achieve internal control, give future outlook and monitor revenues and cost. Strengthening of Budgetary And Internal Control To analyze raw material cost (product wise) To review actual cost vs. budget cost continuously To monitor capital expense To carry out business review with board To provide feedback to the functions on the variance w.r.t. budget and decide corrective actions IN ORDER TO strengthen internal checks and controls and maximize the profitability. Business Plan Cum Valuation as BU controller Prepare and Analyse business case in line with growth plan. Compile, challenge and monitor business cases as well as financial scenarios that enable business decision. Prepare Business plan and valuation such as Break even analysis Free cashflow Present value Payback IRR ROCE, ROS To assist CFO, Business unit lead and APAC leadership in decision making. Participate in gate reviews to ensure the SOP of the programs are in line with the approved gate workings. Prepare long term plan, draw actions to meet and improve profitability Prepare analysis to ensure new projects are viable or not. Business unit / product group wise variance reports such as actual vs Budget vs Business case. Drive to meet the profitability and drive actions to improve operations, investment and growth plan. Working with R&D for cost, recovery and drive to implement VAVE ideas. Implementation & Continuous Review of Int. Control Systems To take feedback from internal auditors on internal control and systems and accordingly implementing or filling the gaps if there is any lapse To examine the existing process and improve if required or making the process more robust IN ORDER TO have better checks and controls." Audit To complete the audit within deadline and with no major NCs (Non-Compliances) To coordinate with auditors and external agencies To identify the major issues reported in audit and take corrective actions if any To complete group reporting package within deadline IN ORDER TO meet the statutory requirements. Statutory Compliance & Secretarial Work To make a compliance chart with checklist dates in place To make sure that the statutory compliance is fulfilled, and no penalty is imposed due to non-compliance IN ORDER TO meet statutory requirements Maintaining Working Capital and Fund Management To collect payments timely from debtors and to make timely payments to creditors. To arrange funds for new projects To fund for capital expenditure To interact with marketing department continuously for timely realization of dues To interact with vendor development department for timely payment of vendor dues To manage liquid funds putting surplus part in fixed deposit To maintain either negative working capital or working capital of 5 - 6 days IN ORDER TO manage the funds and to manage working capital effectively. Key figures (KPI): Continuous internal review with MD and and report to related officials in APAC & Head office from time to time in the Std formats Reports: internal & external audits Group reporting on and before date No borrowings, surplus funds and No overdue. Professional Competency Knowledge of Accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) Taxation knowledge Financial Controlling SAP knowledge SCM Knowledge Product & process Costing Business case preparation and monitoring Other professional competency Managing & improving processes. Communication Skill. Adaptability & flexibility. Teamwork and team building. Business Cognizance Leading others. Relationship management Resource Management Leadership & Management Behavioral Competencies Must be in a leadership role for at least 5 years Business Understanding: Knowledge of Taxation (Direct Indirect), Statutory, Legal & Secretarial Compliances Managing & improving processes. Communication Skill. Adaptability & flexibility. Teamwork and team building. Business Cognizance Leading others. Relationship management Resource Management

Job Purpose As the Finance Head - Global Business Services (GBS) at Knorr-Bremse, you will be responsible to oversee the delivery and lead transformation and scaling of KB Global Business Services. This role will manage centralization of key functional scope areas across finance and drive operational efficiencies ensuring consistent high-quality service delivery. This role is critical in shaping a best-in-class GBS organization, supporting in KB’s vision and growth journey Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Transformation Design & Scale : Establish a robust GBS operating model that supports the rapid expansion of operations while ensuring agility and cost-effectiveness. Industry Best Practices : Leverage manufacturing & automotive industry benchmarks to optimize service delivery for a high-volume, high-compliance environment. Process Standardization & Automation : Implement digital solutions (RPA, AI, ERP upgrades) to enhance efficiency and reduce manual interventions. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with KB’s global and regional leadership to align GBS objectives with business priorities. Change Management: Lead the change management efforts associated with process improvements, system upgrades, and organizational transformations within the GBS organization. Finance : Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Controlling and Tax ensuring compliance with global accounting standards. Technology Integration : Oversee SAP-based Finance transformations, ensuring alignment with KB’s broader IT roadmap. Service Delivery Excellence & Performance Management Operational Metrics : Define and track KPIs (cost per transaction, process accuracy, service levels, automation rate) to drive efficiency. P&L Ownership : Manage the financial sustainability of the GBS function, balancing cost efficiency with high-quality service. Continuous Improvement Culture : Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, fostering high performance and collaboration across teams. Key Responsibilities 15-18+ years of experience in Global Business Services (Finance), with at least 10 years in a leadership role. Proven expertise in scaling global business services for industrial/manufacturing sector companies. Strong understanding of financial controls, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Experience with SAP, Oracle, Workday, and automation technologies (RPA, AI-driven analytics). Exceptional leadership and team management skills. Skilled in strategic and creative thinking, ability to identify and execute practical solutions to complex challenges enhancing efficiency and scalability of GBS Excels in unstructured and fast-changing environments, adapting quickly to trends and making informed decisions that aligns with organizational goals Demonstrated ability to lead high-growth transitions, manage complex change initiatives,

Experience Range : 2-8 Years Work Location - Pune (Hinjewadi Phase-1) Responsibilities Key Steps in the Accounts Receivable Process Tracking Payments: The company monitors outstanding invoices to ensure that customers adhere to the agreed payment terms. This involves keeping a record of all invoices issued and their respective due dates. Collections: If payments are not received by the due date, the accounting department follows up with the customer. This may involve sending reminders or contacting the customer directly to discuss the overdue payment. Payment Receipt: Once the customer makes a payment, the transaction is recorded in the accounting system. This step is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that the accounts receivable balance is updated. Recording Balances: The accounts department regularly updates the balances of accounts receivable to reflect payments received and outstanding amounts. This helps in assessing the company's cash flow and financial health. Key Steps in the Accounts Payable Process Process invoicing according to the defined Account Payable (A/P) process steps, works on all day-to-day booking operations in coherence with GAAP and IFRS guidelines - processing includes EDI, with PO, service such as customs, freight, and manually keying invoices. Closely cooperate with relevant A/P vendors for proper authorization and accurate data. Report and escalate disputed account discrepancies, as a first point of contact, with suppliers and vendors. Prepare month end accounts payable jobs/ prepare monthly account reconciliations. Responsible for process innovation. Credit & Debit Memo Processing. Qualifications Any Graduation Mandatory: Japanese- JPLT-3,2,1(BUSINESS LEVEL) / NAT Diploma In Japanese Language