VP India Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Set the strategic vision and direction for finance operations at the capability center
• Develop, lead and scale high-performing teams and culture across Corporate Accounting, AR, AP, FP&A and QSF Accounting

• Develop and maintain accounting controls, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure operational excellence and compliance
• Mentor Senior Managers with the goal of elevating their ownership, driving controls, and motivating their team

Corporate Accounting:

• Manage full cycle accounting and reporting activities in collaboration with corporate HQ
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local statutory requirements, including the India books and records
• Act as the primary point of contact for all finance-related activities at the captive unit

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Oversee end-to-end AP/AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions
• Implement best practices in invoice processing, vendor management, collections, and cash application
• Monitor and drive efficiency improvements across payables and receivables cycles

QSF Accounting:

• Oversee accounting, payments, and tax operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Strategically review and modify workflows to streamline operations
• Deliver accurate and timely QSF reconciliations

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes
• Deliver meaningful financial insights and dashboards for leadership to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with business units to assess financial impact of initiatives and provide proactive recommendations

Transformation, Risk Management and Compliance:

• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization and automation of finance workflows
• Continually assess and maintain an effective control environment and enterprise risk management process
• Work with outside consultant to timely deliver and maintain the company’s compliance with government laws and regulations
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML and analytics to streamline processes and enhance accuracy
• Work interdepartmentally with Operations to streamline hand-offs and data flows with an emphasis on repeatability and accuracy

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA/CMA required
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in global fintech or capability centers
• Proven track record of managing large-scale finance operations in a global capability center or captive unit model is a plus
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards, financial controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in building team culture that led to retention and growth of team
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills