SM- FinOps

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Inviting applications for the role of Senior Manager, Finance Operations 
In this role, we are looking for a cost accounting postgraduate with prior cost accounting experience and should have led a team size of 10 + people. In this role, you will be expected to work on strict deadlines, in a high-pressure business environment while being a good collaborator. Prior Operations experience in the plant or BPO Industry with driving transformation / projects experience / Robotic implementation experience will be preferred.
Responsibilities
• Lead a plant finance team and manage month end, quarter end year end – preparation, be responsible for smooth execution & ensure books are closed on time and reconciliations are performed timely.
• Ensure all month end activities are completed within agreed time and of highest quality and ensure metrics are met as per agreed KPIs / SLAs targets as applicable.
• Perform & review month end closing & reporting activities and ensure completion by other team members, as required.
• Proactive client communication on regular business matters, issues etc. Ensure high quality of information and interaction in Management Business Reviews
• Proactively anticipate and mitigate any process issues or escalations and ensure timely resolution.
• Build customer relationship, drive confidence, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring successful transition of activities, ensuring customer sign-off on all relevant documents and bring process to steady-state.
• Ensure Robust Control Environment leading to compliance on all internal and customer requirements, Proactive Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Ensure successful completion of all internal/external US GAAP/SOX audits, ensuring regular and timely update of documents and MIS.
• Responsible for projecting workforce requirement, recruitment, training & development, and retention
• Drive people engagement practices, improve employee motivation and drive performance to achieve excellence.
• Lead projects for implementation of new tools & technology, ensure robust LEAN DNA, drive transformation projects.
• Lead account level initiatives related to multi-functional responsibilities like BCP/ DRP, KSS, Design Thinking etc.
Process Skills
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others for completion of team tasks.
• Understanding of costing Process in Manufacturing set up.
• Open, proactive, and constructive communication.
• Team Management
• Accountability for results and commitments with no tolerance to low performance
• Initiative for improvement, problem solving and personal development.
• Knowledge of Forecasting & Budgeting process at Plant
• Period close activity at Manufacturing location
Technical Skills
• SAP & Business Warehouse
• Advance excel, VBA.
• Well versed with MS – Office
Analytics Skills
• Product Costing / Factory / Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Variance analysis
Partner Management or Others
• Consultative skills to present granular and summarized view to BU partners.
• Co-ordinating with internal / external partners
Qualifications we seek in you:
Minimum qualifications
• Qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / MBA Finance
• SAP / experience in similar ERPs (Oracle / JDE / SAGE / BPCS / PRMS, etc.) environment is must.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts(24X7)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to multi-task, work in a high-pressure environment and successfully manage stressful situations.
• Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills
• Ability to learn & adapt to innovative technologies and drive innovation.
Preferred qualifications
• Good accounting knowledge in both Management Reporting & Financial Reporting
• Eagerness, extra energy & dedication to make a difference.
• Excellent communication skill, written & verbal.
• Good in Problem Solving and Analysis
• Knowledge of Blackline tool for Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation