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Key Responsibilities1. 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: - Technical accounting and board reporting. - Global FP&A, AP, and commissions processes. - 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