Finance Director

Position Finance Director Experience Required 17 years including 7 years in leadership roles Qualification Chartered Accountant CA Location Gurugram Department Finance Reports To CFO CEO Role Summary The Director Finance will lead and develop a high-performing finance team responsible for ensuring robust financial governance accurate reporting and continuous improvement in financial operations This role partners closely with executive leadership business units and global shared service centers to provide financial insights strengthen internal controls and support strategic initiatives Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting Analysis Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements under U S GAAP for executive management and group reporting Analyse operating results identify trends and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and relevant regulations Operational Finance Ensure timely and accurate accounts payable receivable and T E processing maintaining proper customer balances and compliance with Company policy and IRS regulations Partner with global shared service centers GCCs to ensure consistency accuracy and efficiency of financial operations Controls Compliance Design implement and continuously enhance an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting Coordinate external and internal audits ensuring timely completion with minimal or no audit adjustments Maintain compliance with corporate statutory and tax reporting requirements Business Partnering Communication Serve as a key liaison between local entities HQ Finance teams Treasury FP A Billing Accounts Payables Revenue Accounting Tax and other support areas Legal HR IT Provide financial leadership for new business initiatives process transformations system implementations acquisitions and divestitures Leadership Development Lead mentor and develop a cohesive high-performing finance team Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and professional development Drive operational excellence through process standardization and automation Required Skills Competencies Extensive knowledge of U S GAAP and corporate financial reporting Proven leadership skills with ability to inspire coach and develop teams Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Advanced MS Excel skills proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint Hands-on experience with ERP and consolidation tools Oracle NetSuite HFM OneStream etc Experience in multinational multi-entity or shared services environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Qualifications Experience Qualified Chartered Accountant CA or Certified Public Accountant CPA Minimum 17 years of post-qualification experience with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles within controllership or financial operations Experience in shared services captives or global capability centers GCCs is mandatory Proven track record in financial governance system implementation and business transformation initiative Success Measures Timely and accurate completion of monthly close consolidation and reporting Clean audit results no material audit adjustments other than valuation-related provisions Resolution of accounting and compliance issues proactively Measurable improvement in process efficiency and automation Demonstrated employee development and succession readiness within the finance team Strong and collaborative relationships with global and local stakeholders Evidence of continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives