7+ years post qualification

Designation : Manager - Finance

The Finance Manager - India Controllership & Consulting is responsible for overseeing end-to end controllership functions, statutory compliance, and financial governance for India operations, while also supporting global stakeholders with finance transformation, consulting, and strategic advisory. This role requires a strong understanding of Indian regulatory requirements combined with the ability to advise on cross-border finance matters, business partnering, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

India Controllership:

- Lead India's financial close processes, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (Ind AS) and group accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP).

- Own statutory audit and tax audit processes in coordination with internal teams and external auditors.

- Ensure compliance with all Indian statutory and regulatory requirements including GST, TDS, corporate tax, FEMA, and Companies Act.

- Oversee the preparation and filing of financial statements, board reports, ROC filings, and other regulatory documents.

- Manage internal controls and SOX compliance for India operations; drive control enhancements and risk mitigation initiatives.

- Coordinate with shared services or third-party vendors for payroll, AP/AR, and other financial operations as needed.

- Monitor intercompany transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and ensure adherence to global policies.

Consulting & Strategic Finance:

- Participate and be part of team as a strategic advisor to business leaders by providing insights into cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

- Participate in finance transformation or process improvement initiatives (e.g., ERP implementations, automation, standardization).

- Collaborate with global teams on cross-border transactions, restructuring, entity setup, and financial modelling.

- Develop and present financial dashboards and key metrics to both India and global leadership.

- Provide financial guidance for business case development, scenario planning, and investment decisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA.

- 8-12 years( Post Qualifiaction) of progressive experience in controllership, finance consulting, or Big 4 advisory roles.

- Strong experience with Indian accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance environment.

- Exposure to global accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), and multinational finance operations.

- Experience working in or with global capability centers (GCCs), or consulting environments.

- Hands-on experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tally or similar ERPs.

Key Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of Indian and international accounting/tax regulations

- Financial acumen and strategic thinking

- Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional and global teams

- Strong project management and consulting skills

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities

- High attention to detail and governance mindset