SVP - Invoice Processing & P2P Operations Sr. Group Manager - Chennai

As the Invoice Processing & P2P Operations Sr. Group Manager at Citi as a C14- Ops Accounting Group Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and overseeing the global strategic vision for invoice processing and P2P operations. Your responsibilities will involve driving innovation and transformation within the function to align with overall organizational goals and objectives. It will be essential to ensure global compliance with internal expense policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards while implementing robust control processes to mitigate financial and operational risks within the P2P function. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across multiple regions and business units will be a key aspect of your role. Collaboration with various teams such as SCO System Operations, SCO P2P Onboarding Unit, Citi Finance, ICRM, TTS, FRSS, Finance, and BSS will be necessary to develop tailored solutions, resolve escalations, and share best practices effectively. Your leadership skills will be put to the test as you lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of invoice processing and P2P professionals. Creating a culture of coaching and continuous learning, overseeing talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning will be imperative for success in this role. Financial analysis and reporting will also be a significant part of your responsibilities, where you will oversee the preparation and analysis of complex financial reports related to invoice processing and P2P operations. Presenting findings and recommendations to senior management to provide strategic financial insights will be crucial. Additionally, you will be expected to define and document a digitization/tools enhancement roadmap, evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency, automation, and control within the P2P function. Developing and maintaining a robust business continuity plan and engaging with global internal and external audits/regulatory matters will also fall under your purview. To be successful in this role, you must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with 12+ years of progressive experience in P2P operations, invoice processing, or a related field. A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is preferred. Demonstrated experience in process transformation, lean methodologies, and implementing technology solutions is essential, along with strong financial acumen and proficiency in P2P systems, general ledger systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Your strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and presentation skills will be critical. Moreover, your ability to influence and affect change through indirect authority, strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and managing ambiguity will be key to excelling in this role. Your proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams will also be essential for success at Citi.,