Manager Record to Report

Job Description Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a 29.8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores & a team of 93,000 people globally. Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries. MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Dsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow's standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers. Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in Company Size: 600-650 Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India Type: Privately Held Inception: 2011 Job Description Job Summary: The R2R Manager will lead and manage the end-to-end Record to Report processes within the Global Solution Center for a leading multinational wholesale/retail organization. This role involves overseeing general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, fixed assets, and compliance activities across multiple business units and geographies. The ideal candidate will drive process excellence, automation, and continuous improvement while ensuring strong financial controls and adherence to accounting standards. Key Responsibilities: - Operational Leadership: - Manage day-to-day operations of the R2R team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. - Ensure compliance with global accounting policies (IFRS/GAAP), tax regulations, and internal controls (SOX). - Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and internal reports. - Process Excellence: - Standardize, streamline, and optimize R2R processes across all entities and regions. - Drive automation initiatives and improve efficiency through ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Tagetik) and RPA. - Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs). - Team Management: - Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants and senior associates. - Allocate resources effectively to meet service delivery goals and deadlines. - Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. - Stakeholder Engagement: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Accounts Receivable , Accounts Payable , FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and external auditors. - Act as the primary point of contact for finance leaders in business units across regions. - Support transitions, migrations, and onboarding of new entities into shared services. - Compliance & Control: - Ensure financial controls are adhered to and documented. - Coordinate with internal and external auditors for financial audits and control testing. Support internal control and risk management processes (e.g., SOX compliance). Qualifications Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CA/CPA/ACCA preferred. - Experience: 812 years of experience in finance/accounting, with at least 35 years in a leadership role in shared services or a multinational environment. - Technical Skills: - Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and financial reporting. - Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC / S/4 HANA) and reporting tools. - Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. - Soft Skills: - Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment. - Change management and stakeholder engagement expertise. Preferred Experience: - Experience in retail/wholesale industry finance operations. - Exposure to transition projects and global process ownership. - Background in working with Centers of Excellence or Global Business Services (GBS) models. Additional Information - Environment: Hybrid - Travel Requirements: As per Business requirements.