Senior Manager- MIA Fixed Cost

Role Overview: As a Senior Manager in MIA Fixed Cost at our company, you will be a crucial part of the team providing valuable insights to Finance Business Partners and Operations colleagues. Your role will involve supporting key decisions and measuring operational performance to help JLR control costs and achieve profitable growth. You will work closely with the UK Global Finance Services (GFS) team to ensure accurate accounting closure each month and support Finance Business Partners in advising the business effectively. Key Responsibilities: - Support the closing process at JLR by working closely with the JLR controllership team, TML group controls team, and all NSCs of JLR. - Act as a key liaison between the Group controlling team and the JLR UK finance team, along with all NSCs, to facilitate the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closing processes. - Collaborate with the TML Group Controlling team to align on reporting and compliance requirements specific to JLR. - Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and review of financial statements and reports for JLR operations. - Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in the financial closing process at JLR, and propose actionable improvements. - Lead initiatives to introduce automation and digital solutions to streamline closing activities for accuracy and timeliness. - Maintain strong communication channels with all stakeholders to manage expectations and resolve issues promptly. - Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the closing process. - Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and support external/internal audit activities related to JLR. Qualifications Required: - Detail-oriented and proactive individual with experience in financial closing processes. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders. - Ability to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements. - Knowledge of internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements. - Experience in introducing automation and digital solutions for process optimization is a plus.,