[India] Senior Manager - Finance & Commercial

Remote | Global Clients | Full-time

Open to candidates based in India

Work Hours: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM AEST

Job Summary

This is a senior leadership appointment, not a delivery role. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager - Finance & Commercial to join our high-performing global team and take ownership of client portfolios, team performance, and commercial outcomes across SandS Australia.

This role is designed for a finance leader who has already proven themselves at Manager level and is ready to step into a broader, business-shaping mandate. You will lead managers and delivery teams, hold portfolio-level commercial accountability, drive growth through new business and account expansion, and shape the operational systems that keep the firm performing at its best.

You will be a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, a coach and standard-setter for your teams, and a strategic partner to the Director on the direction, discipline, and growth of the business. The role sits at the intersection of finance leadership, commercial ownership, and operational management - and is reserved for candidates who can operate confidently across all three.

What You'll Do

Client & Commercial Leadership

- Own senior client relationships, acting as a long-term advisor on profitability, cash flow, risk, and growth strategies
- Drive client acquisition by speaking directly with prospective clients and converting opportunities into engagements
- Maintain and grow existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling, and revenue optimisation per client
- Lead the engagement letter process - quoting, value maximisation, follow-through, and conversion
- Manage variations across scope, pricing, and client communication, and increase contracted hours as scope expands
- Ensure adherence to contracts and commercial terms across the portfolio

Project Delivery & Quality

- Oversee client onboarding, project setup, and engagement structuring across multiple concurrent client portfolios




- Allocate teams and resources to match client requirements, deadlines, and capacity
- Provide ongoing project oversight and quality assurance across all deliverables to ensure consistent international standards
- Lead regular client meetings, communication, and reporting, and ensure deliverables are signed off on time
- Resolve client issues through proactive crisis and problem management - protecting both the client outcome and the firm s reputation

Team & Performance Leadership

- Lead and develop a team of Managers and delivery staff, holding them accountable to KPIs, standards, and commercial outcomes
- Train team members for high-quality project delivery, technical capability, and career progression
- Drive productivity and efficiency through consistent process discipline and execution
- Plan team structure and capacity to match the firm s growth trajectory
- Lead recruitment strategy and hiring decisions for the function, and manage performance, discipline, and retention across the team

Operational & Strategic Oversight

- Hold operational oversight of the business unit, ensuring systems and processes work end-to-end
- Implement and enforce MIS and reporting systems across the team
- Lead process improvement and system development initiatives that drive efficiency and scale
- Provide internal reporting to the Director on financial, operational, and commercial performance
- Oversee project-level financial performance and ensure billable hour targets are met at team level
- Manage CRM systems and ensure the team meets KPIs across opportunities, conversions, and pipeline health
- Contribute to marketing strategy,



sales pipeline development, and website development as required to support the firm s growth

What We're Looking For

We are not just hiring a title. We are looking for a senior leader, strategic operator, and trusted advisor.

- Fully qualified (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
- Minimum 5+ years in a Senior Finance Manager / Senior Manager role and 12+ years in finance overall (preferably in consulting, advisory, or multinational business environments)
- Demonstrated track record of leading teams of managers and delivering across multiple client portfolios simultaneously
- Solid commercial instinct - confident leading conversations on pricing, scope, growth, and client retention
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, particularly with Western clients at senior level
- High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a feedback-driven mindset - open to coaching and committed to growth
- Operationally minded - comfortable building systems, processes, and team structures, not just managing within them
- Proven ability to drive efficiency through finance systems, integrations, and automation tools
- Confident operating in a fast-paced, global, remote environment with minimal oversight

What We Offer

We re not just hiring for a job - we re building global careers. Here s what sets us apart:

- Paid leave with cash-out flexibility
- Company-sponsored holiday packages for top performers (local and global destinations, with family)
- Referral programs that generate passive income exceeding six figures over 10+ years
- Monthly virtual team get-togethers with paid refreshments for family
- Career progression across national and international markets, with direct exposure to senior leadership

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📌 Senior Manager - Finance & Commercial (India)
🏢 SandS Australia
📍 India