Director - Financial Planning & Analysis - Shared Service/GCC Unit

Key Responsibilities - AT LEAST 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Strategic FP&A:

- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the shared services/capability center.

- Drive financial planning across business units, supporting key decisions with rigorous data analysis and scenario modeling.

- Align financial goals with the broader strategic direction of the group.

Business Partnering & Decision Support:

- Act as a strategic partner to function heads, providing insights into cost control, investment decisions, ROI, and performance measurement.

- Support business cases, new initiatives, and transformation projects with financial viability assessments.

- Lead cost optimization, benchmarking, and margin improvement exercises across verticals.

Reporting & Insights:

- Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable management reports (P&L, variance, profitability, and dashboards) for senior leadership.

- Enhance existing financial models and develop new ones to support dynamic reporting needs.

- Present monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews to the global finance leadership.

Governance & Controls:

- Ensure adherence to financial policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory standards (US GAAP preferred).

- Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and audit teams to ensure integrity in financial processes.

Team Leadership:

- Build and manage a high-performing FP&A team; provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

- ATLEAST 15 years of progressive experience in FP&A roles, preferably in global capability centers or shared service environments.

- Strong understanding of US GAAP, business finance, and cost allocation frameworks.

- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; working knowledge of tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Anaplan is preferred.

- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across time zones and cultures.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic thinking with operational execution

- Strong business acumen and analytical rigor

- Stakeholder collaboration and influencing

- Leadership and team management

- Financial governance and integrity