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Business Context, Job Description and responsibilities The Head of Finance for the Global Capability Center (GCC) supporting the Group’s IT initiatives is responsible for leading the end-to-end financial management of the shared services organization. This role ensures robust financial planning and analysis, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, cost efficiency, risk management, and strategic business support. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in finance within IT services or shared services environments and demonstrate strong cross-border operational knowledge and familiarity with global financial reporting frameworks. This role is also responsible for the provision of high quality support, information, and analysis on all aspects of finance to the Group IT function. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Accounting & Reporting Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards. Manage the month-end process, including monthly accruals/prepayments and journals in line with the relevant accounting policies and procedures Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closures. Drive account reconciliation processes and ensure adjustments are compliant with accounting standards (IFRS, lGAAP/INDAS). Manage vendor invoicing, payroll, travel and expense reimbursements, and statutory payments. 2. Business Partnering & Strategic Finance Liaising with various LT teams across the Group to ensure that costs are being captured correctly and in accordance with relevant accounting standards/SOX controls. Act as a finance business partner to IT leadership and global finance stakeholders. Provide scenario analysis, commercial inputs, and investment support for IT initiatives. Contribute to pricing strategies, contract reviews, and vendor negotiations. 3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning in coordination with HQ for GIS. Hold regular budget reviews with the ITLT to manage the forecast, risks & opportunities Assist in the annual budget preparation process - coordinate for the IT function Track performance against budgets, KPIs, and strategic objectives. Provide detailed variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. Provide relevant, meaningful, and insightful financial information/analysis to assist departmental managers in their decision-making process. Complete IT month end processes by the relevant deadlines including general journals, recurring journals, recharges, and monthly forecast by COB WD5 Govern headcount planning and track productivity. Complete GIS recharges timely and accurately Line management of an Assistant Management Accountant Ensure integrity of financial reporting Be the go to finance member for IT Produce quarterly slide deck and associated summaries for the IT quarterly business review Work closely with IT PMO and the wider finance team to ensure recharges and capitalisation of costs are completed accurately and correctly. Work with IT PMO and IT project managers to manage IT business cases before they are presented at the IT investment committee. 4. Cost Management Drive cost optimization across the GCC and monitor unit-level profitability. Improve utilization metrics and operational efficiency through financial insights. 5. Controllership & Internal Controls Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks, including SOX, local GAAP, and IFRS. Oversee treasury operations, manage working capital, and optimize cash flow. Coordinate audits (internal, statutory, tax) and drive audit readiness. 6. Taxation & Compliance Oversee income tax returns, GST compliance, and transfer pricing certifications. Ensure timely TDS payments, quarterly returns, and issuance of TDS certificates. Liaise with tax consultants, regulatory bodies, and global tax teams for local and international tax matters. 7. Regulatory & Secretarial Compliance Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for the GCC’s financial operations. Maintain a compliance calendar and consolidate reporting for Board-level updates. 8. Fixed Asset & Capital Management Oversee asset capitalization, tagging, depreciation, and physical verification. Ensure compliance with internal fixed asset policies and procedures. 9. Treasury & Banking Operations Assess funding requirements and manage internal/external fund flows. Ensure compliance with FEMA and related financial regulations. Maintain relationships with in-country banking partners for captive operations. 10. Audits Prepare and manage audit schedules across statutory, tax, and internal audits. Coordinate with external auditors and facilitate financial statement reviews and approvals. Ensure timely completion and sign-off of audit activities. Qualifications & Experience Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) 5 years of finance experience, ideally within shared services or IT service delivery environments. Strong understanding of international finance operations, tax laws, transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance. Proven experience in financial controllership, FP&A, and cross-border finance management. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools. Effective communicator and stakeholder manager with a strategic and hands-on approach. Excellent written skills with the ability to produce coherent, accurate and articulate documentation Proficient in the use of the IT applications A full understanding of the complexities associated with a large business environment Demonstrates high integrity Ability to deliver results Acts commercially Manages self, remaining calm, focused and optimistic Working with others – builds relationships and collaborates well with others