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Objective:The Head of Finance CoE will lead the centralized finance function, driving excellence across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Record-to-Report (R2R), and compliance.This role is responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations, ensuring robust financial controls, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, and driving transformation through standardization, automation, and digital initiatives.The role will act as a strategic partner to the CFO, enabling business performance through strong governance, insights, and operational efficiency.Job Responsibilities:Finance Operations Leadership (AP / AR / GL / R2R)Lead end-to-end finance operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, GL, and book closingEnsure timely and accurate processing of transactions and financial recordsMonitor KPIs such as close timelines, AP/AR ageing, and accuracy levels Drive insights-based decision-making using financial data Record-to-Report & Financial CloseOwn monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closure process Ensure timely preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Oversee reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and adjustments Deliver accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards and MIS reporting for leadership Drive reduction in close cycle timelines and improve reporting qualityGovernance, Controls & ComplianceEnsure compliance with Ind AS and regulatory requirements Establish and monitor internal financial controls (IFC) Lead internal and statutory audits, ensuring timely closure of observations Mitigate financial and operational risksTransformation & AutomationDrive finance transformation initiatives across the organizationLead automation initiatives across finance processes using SAP, RPA and analytical tools;Collaborate with IT Team to extend capabilities using analytics and AI;Process ExcellenceDrive standardization across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes;Lead initiatives to improve close cycle timelines, invoice processing, and cash flow management; Support implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives;Stakeholder Management & Capability BuildingAct as strategic partner to CFO to deliver insights and collaborate with Business Finance Teams and other stakeholders;Lead and develop pool of finance talent through training and upskilling; Act as escalation point for critical finance issuesEducation & Experience:CA with 12 to 15 years exp.