Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Governance:

- Lead the end-to-end finance operations of India, including accounting, FP&A, audit, payroll, tax, and compliance.

- Serve as the primary finance leader in India, reporting to the Global CFO and collaborating closely with U.S. finance teams.

- Establish and enforce robust governance frameworks, financial controls, and process standards in line with corporate policies.

- Oversee hiring, performance appraisals, and expense approvals for the India finance team.

2. Financial Operations:

- Oversee Accounting and Accounts Payable (AP) processes including month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.

- Manage Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting support for global stakeholders.

- Ensure accurate and timely statutory and tax compliance with Indian regulations.

- Partner with the Global Controller, CAO, and CFO on financial reporting and audit support.

3. Shared Services & Global Collaboration:

- Build and lead the Global Finance Shared Services team in India, supporting:

a. Technical accounting and board reporting.

b. Global FP&A, AP, and commissions processes.

c. Global revenue accounting and analysis.

- Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across global finance operations.

- Act as a bridge between U.S. and India finance functions, ensuring consistent service delivery and communication.

4. Strategy & Transformation:

- Develop a multi-phase growth roadmap for the India GCC-evolving from transactional finance to analytical and strategic functions.

- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through technology, analytics, and process automation.

- Support the creation of a Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) for global operations from India.

- Advise executive leadership on long-term financial strategies, operational performance, and risk mitigation.

Key Deliverables:

- A high-performing India finance team aligned with global standards.

- On-time, accurate monthly close and reporting across all entities.

- Scalable shared services processes supporting global finance operations.

- Compliance with statutory, audit, and corporate governance requirements.

- Continuous improvement and automation of finance workflows.

Qualifications & Experience:

- CA / CPA / MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification.

- 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational or GCC environment.

- Proven expertise in finance operations, FP&A, statutory compliance, and team leadership.

- Deep understanding of India GAAP, U.S. GAAP, and global reporting standards.

- Strong track record in building and scaling shared service centers or finance transformation initiatives.

- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills