senior manager - finance & accounting.

controllership, taxation, contract review, statutory compliance, and stakeholder management within a
global matrix structure. Reporting to NSG Finance Director Automotive Global.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership:
 Partner with global finance teams and India leadership to drive financial strategy aligned with
business objectives.
 Oversee long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
 Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Controllership & Compliance:
 Ensure adherence to local and global accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory
requirements.
 Oversee statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance with India-specific laws
(Companies Act, FEMA, GST, Income Tax, Corporate Secretarial etc.).
 Manage all direct and indirect tax matters with help of Senior Consulting Firms, including
transfer pricing and tax assessments and liaise with Group Tax Department
 Manage corporate secretarial activities including board meetings, statutory records and filings,
and liaison with regulatory authorities.
FP&A and Cost Management:
 Drive annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, MTP and monthly variance analysis.
 Lead cost optimization initiatives and financial efficiency programs across functions.
 Monitor KPIs and ensure financial targets are met (MOP (Management Operating Profit), WC,
Cash
 Capex requests / business casesTreasury and Cash Flow Management:
 Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, fund management, and banking
relationships. Liaise with Group Treasury Department
 Implement effective working capital management processes.
People Management & Leadership
 Ensure growth and development of direct reports through training and learning initiatives
 Conduct performance management processes
 Plan manpower and resource requirements
 Foster healthy work environment encouraging empowerment and diversity
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:
 Act as the primary finance liaison between India Business, global headquarters, and external
stakeholders (auditors, regulators, banks).
Qualifications:
 Qualified Chartered Accountant
 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role within
a MNC environment (CA post experience).
 Strong understanding of Indian financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance
standards.
 Strong understanding of External financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance
standards.
 Proven experience in financial strategy, FP&A, controllership, and treasury management.
 Experience working in a matrixed global organization is preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
 Strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution capability.
 Experience on SAP is must. SAP Expertise: Proficiency in SAP FI-AR (Accounts Receivable), FI-
AP (Accounts Payable), and MM (Materials Management) reports.
 Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
 Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
 High integrity, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team management abilities.

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