Role & responsibilities The incumbent will lead and support finance projects across accounting, reporting, audits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, taxation, financial controls, M&A;, SAP, ERP and automation. The role requires strong finance domain knowledge, project execution capability, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical digital and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Transformation & Projects

- The Finance Projects Manager will lead and support strategic finance transformation initiatives across Company.
- The role will be Lead and manage finance transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, standardization, and governance across finance processes.
- Drive end-to-end execution of finance projects including planning, implementation, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and successful delivery.
- Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and digitalization within finance operations.
- Support ERP implementation, upgrades, and finance system enhancements in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.

- Manage cross-functional finance projects ensuring alignment with business objectives and global standards.

Process Improvement &

• Automation

- Drive automation initiatives using digital tools, Power BI, AI-enabled solutions, and workflow automation platforms.
- Improve financial reporting accuracy, speed, and data quality through process optimization.
- Identify opportunities to eliminate manual activities and improve productivity across finance functions.

Financial Operations Support

- Provide project support across key finance functions including:
- Financial Accounting , Accounts Receivable (AR),Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), Banking &

• Treasury , Taxation (Direct &

• Indirect Taxes), Statutory &

• Internal Audits, Financial Reporting ,Compliance, Fixed Assets, Budgeting &

• Forecasting ,Financial Controls.

ERP &

• Systems





- Support implementation and optimization of SAP and other Finance ERP systems.
- Coordinate with Global Finance and IT teams on system enhancements and process improvements.
- Participate in testing, user acceptance, training, and deployment of finance solutions.
- Ensure system controls support compliance and reporting requirements.

Reporting &

• Analytics

- Develop and enhance management dashboards using Power BI or similar visualization tools.
- Support finance leadership with data analytics, KPI reporting, and business insights.
- Utilize AI-enabled tools and advanced reporting techniques to improve decisionmaking.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Finance leadership, Shared Services, Operations, HR, IT, and Global Finance teams to successfully deliver finance projects.
- Drive effective communication and change management throughout project execution.

Preferred candidate profile -

- CA or MBA Finance with 5- 10 years of relevant experience in finance, reporting, auditing, accounting, banking, taxation, ERP/SAP, finance transformation, or related areas.
- Knowledge of SAP, ERP platforms, Power BI, Query/AI tools, workflow automation, or digital finance solutions will be an added advantage.
- Hands-on exposure to finance processes such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Banking, Reporting, Taxation, Audits, Financial Controls, and M&A; support is preferred.
- Ability to manage cross-functional finance projects from concept to execution, including stakeholder coordination, timelines, risks, testing, training, and implementation.
- Experience working in manufacturing or multinational organizations is preferred.
- Exposure to Shared Services and Global Finance environments is desirable
- Technical Competencies
- Solid knowledge of Finance &

• Accounting processes, experience in SAP/ERP systems, Financial Reporting, Audits &

• Compliance, Taxation and Financial Controls, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) &

• Banking, Finance Automation (preferred), Project Management and Process Improvement

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