Country: India

Position

Location:
Ahmedabad

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Sector: Corporate services

Discipline: Finance and accounting

Job Ref: 3427

Recruiter Contact: Debalina Dutta

The Finance Shared Service Manager will oversee the daily operations of the finance shared service centre, ensuring efficient service delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, and adherence to high-quality standards. This role demands strong leadership, exceptional people management skills, and the ability to foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management:

• Manage stakeholders across the group, understanding their expectations and areas of concern, and providing effective solutions.
• Serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, providing insightful inputs and support in key strategic decisions.
• Benchmark the shared services organization against industry standards to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business unit leaders and country teams.
• Gather feedback and continuously improve service delivery to meet stakeholders' expectations and needs.
  
  

People Management

• Actively manage and nurture a diverse and talented team, focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing top-tier individuals.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages team members to excel.
• Identify and address training and development needs to enhance team capabilities and career growth.
• Identify succession plans for critical positions and implement comprehensive development plans for exceptional talent, fostering a high-performing workforce.
• Cultivate an inclusive environment and a team culture committed to delivering quality service and collaboration, aligned with our PRIDE values.
  
  

Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the finance shared service center.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies to optimize service delivery including automation of the processes.
• Implement best practices and ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the team
• Lead and coordinate cross-team continuous improvement projects, driving innovation and efficiency throughout the organization.
  
  

Quality Of Output

• Oversee all financial and accounting activities, ensuring robust controls and compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory timelines.
• Define and implement Service Level Agreements, setting standards for quality and ensuring operational activities meet established guidelines.
  
  

Governance And Compliance

• Ensure appropriate governance structures, policies, and processes are followed, advocating for continuous improvement.
• Work with the Regional Finance Manager to develop and implement a strategy for an effective and efficient Finance Operations model supporting the company's growth strategy.
  
  

Candidate Specification

• To thrive in this position, we seek a talented and ambitious qualified accountant and a proven track record of 8-12 years in the field.
• Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills will be essential in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving impactful outcomes.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite for this role. As a global organization, there may be opportunities for business travel, both within and outside of India, allowing you to broaden your horizons and gain valuable international exposure.
• We value dedication and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While occasional flexibility may be required during peak periods, we foster an environment that respects your well-being and personal commitments.
• If you are a self-starter with a passion for service excellence and a natural inclination towards building high-performing teams, this role offers you platform to unleash your potential. We encourage innovative thinking, and your digital-oriented mindset will be highly valued as we strive to embrace technological advancements
  
  

We Can Offer (subject To Company's Policy)

• Agile and safe working environment
• Competitive annual leave and sick leaves
• Group incentive scheme
• Group term life insurance, Workmen's compensation and Group medical insurance coverage
• Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Digital Innovation and Transformation
  
  

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Skills: Quality, Compliance, Digital, Leadership, Accountant, Analytical, English, Communication, Governance

Experience: 8.00-12.00 Years