Finance Director- Global Shared Services Centre

This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Shared Services and works closely with the regional shared services teams in alignment with the overall business strategy.\n\nEssential Functions:\nOversee the day-to-day operations of the global shared services responsible for processing high-volume, standardized finance transactions, including order entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and master data creation\nOversee accounting activities operations within India, including monthly closing process and statutory compliance\nEngage with the RTR, OTC, and PTP finance leaders to ensure alignment of shared services with business strategies and needs\nDevelop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements\nWork with the RTR, OTC, and PTP Global Process Owners (GPOs) to drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure standardization, implement best practices, and enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability\nCollaborate with IT and other functions to design and implement automation to streamline GSSC activities\nAct as the primary point of contact for leadership regarding India GSSC operations, providing regular updates and insights\nStay informed about industry trends and innovations in shared services to ensure the GSSC remains competitive and forward-thinking\nDevelop cost-effective service level agreements (SLAs) for GSSC activities\nEstablish, measure, root cause, and action targeted KPIs to measure GSSC activities\nMentor and develop a global shared services team, fostering a high-performance culture\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nExcellent global leadership abilities with success building a positive team culture and developing talent\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English\nStrong technical accounting skills and knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant financial reporting standards\nStrong attention to detail to produce consistent, high-quality results and meet deadlines\nDemonstrated high ethical standards and commitment to compliance and transparency\nDemonstrated initiative to drive continuous process improvement\nAbility to work productively in a cross-functional team environment with the ability to influence and collaborate with all stakeholders across all levels of the organization\nAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities\n\nMinimum education and work experience required:\nB.S. degree in Accounting/ B Com\nProfessional accounting qualification required (e.g., CPA, ACA, CA)\n15+ years' progressive experience working within a multinational, fast-paced environment with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position\nexperience at senior manager level\nProficiency in ERP systems