We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager Finance BPO to lead a high-impact transition project involving the migration of finance operations from a client in the USA and UK. This is a critical role that will manage the end-to-end transition of 100 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) over a 6-month period, with a roadmap to expand the scope to 250+ FTEs over the next 5 years.Upon successful completion of the initial transition phase, the individual will be promoted to Director, with expanded responsibilities across broader operational and strategic mandates.
Key Responsibilities
- Transition Leadership: Lead the transition of 100 FTEs from client operations in the
US and UK to the offshore delivery center, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer, operational continuity, and compliance with SLAs. - Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with client stakeholders and internal
leadership to align expectations, manage risks, and deliver a seamless transition experience. - Team Setup: Build and manage a high-performing team of Transition Leads and
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the transition across finance functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Record-to-Report, and other BPO activities. - Governance & Reporting: Establish governance structures, drive project status
reviews, and provide regular updates to senior leadership and client executives. - Process Standardization: Identify opportunities for process improvements,
automation, and standardization as part of the transition lifecycle. - Scalability Planning: Create a scalable operating model to support growth to 250+
FTEs over a 5-year period, including hiring, training, and retention strategies. - Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance
with data security, regulatory, and compliance requirements in both US and UK jurisdictions. - Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel internationally as required, including potential
- short-term stays in the US or UK during key phases of the transition.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or
relevant post-graduate qualification preferred. - 10+ years of experience in BPO/shared services, with at least 3 years in a leadership
role managing finance operations or transitions. - Proven experience leading large-scale transitions (preferably 50+ FTE) across
geographies, ideally involving clients in the US and/or UK. - Strong project management skills with a structured, milestone-driven approach.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams in a BPO setting.
- US B1 visa preferred; must be open to frequent travel.
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead a high-impact, career-defining project.
Fasttrack promotion to Director upon successful completion of the initial transition phase.
Exposure to global clients and strategic initiatives.
Dynamic and inclusive work environment with strong leadership support