Senior Manager - Finance Operations

Role Overview: As the Senior Manager, Finance Operations at the Global Capability Centre (GCC), you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of Finance Operations. Your role will involve ensuring governance, cost accuracy, reconciliations, compliance, transformation outcomes, and transparent financial reporting across supported markets. This position is crucial for maintaining operational continuity post the regional transition of the Finance Director and will play a pivotal role in anchoring the India Finance Transformation agenda for FY26. Key Responsibilities: - Lead Finance Operations activities including transaction finance, reconciliations, month-end close, accounting accuracy, and inter-company processes. - Ensure financial control, governance maturity, and audit readiness across all supported markets. - Maintain financial discipline in alignment with GCC governance standards. - Act as the custodian of the GCC P&L, ensuring cost transparency, accuracy, and integrity of reporting. - Drive ROI visibility through structured savings reporting, dashboarding, and SteerCo updates. - Support charge-out governance and cost allocation accuracy for all supported markets. - Lead the execution of the India Finance Transformation plan for FY26, delivering savings and driving measurable outcomes. - Partner closely with the Regional Finance Director to validate savings, ensure compliance, and document transformation benefits. - Identify automation opportunities across Finance functions and drive efficiency, optimization, and governance enhancements. - Collaborate with stakeholders including Finance Directors, market controllers, and GCC leadership across regions to ensure transparent communication and readiness for audits and reviews. Qualifications Required: - 10-15 years of experience in Finance Operations, Controllership, Shared Services, or FP&A. - Strong understanding of reconciliations, accounting principles, month-end processes, and inter-company settlements. - Proven experience in transformation, automation, or productivity improvement programs. - Strong analytical capability with hands-on experience in financial reporting and P&L ownership. - Demonstrated ability to lead teams within a shared service or multi-market/global setup. - Experience driving governance frameworks, financial controls, and audit compliance. - Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and influence across markets. - CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional finance qualification preferred. - Experience in Global Capability Centres, Shared Services, or Professional Services organizations is an advantage.,