Position: Finance Director

Location: Chandigarh, India The Role

This is our senior-most finance position in India. You will lead the Finance Shared Services Centre in

Chandigarh, own statutory, tax and regulatory compliance for the entities in scope, and act as Company's trusted finance partner in Asia.

The role is designed to grow into a statutory Board seat: following a successful probation period of around 6 months, the role holder is intended to be appointed as Director subject to Board and shareholder approval and statutory eligibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Leadership & Governance

▪ Lead and develop the Finance Shared Services Centre (currently 4 employees) based in

Chandigarh supporting operations across India, Singapore, and selected Group entities.

▪ Ensure robust corporate governance, internal controls, and financial compliance across all entities within scope.

▪ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and financial performance.

▪ Contribute to strategic business decisions and report to company's Finance Director

Financial Reporting & Accounting

▪ Oversee all accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

▪ Manage statutory accounts, tax filings, and regulatory reporting obligations across all entities within responsibility.

▪ Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, IFRS, Singapore accounting requirements, and Group reporting standards.

▪ Coordinate year-end audits and maintain productive relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.

▪ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for senior leadership and shareholders.

Planning, Analysis & Treasury

▪ Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.





▪ Monitor financial performance through KPI reporting and business analytics.

▪ Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities.

▪ Conduct financial risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Shared Services & Process Excellence

▪ Design, implement, and maintain finance operating procedures, policies, SOPs, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

▪ Drive standardization and optimization of finance and administration processes.

▪ Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business

Central and related financial systems.

▪ Promote data-driven decision-making through reporting automation and business intelligence tools.

People Leadership

▪ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and administration team, build succession for key roles.

▪ Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.

▪ Partner closely with Human Resources on payroll, employee benefits, and workforce planning activities.

▪ Support business units and operational teams with financial insight and decision support.

Qualifications and Skills

- Qualified Indian Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles.
- Previous experience serving as a Board Director or equivalent governance position.
- Experience working within multinational and multicultural business environments.




- Proven track record in shared services, finance transformation, or international finance operations.
- Strong knowledge of Indian accounting, taxation, regulatory requirements, and IFRS.
- Experience managing audits, statutory compliance, and cross-border reporting structures.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial technologies, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic leadership and business partnering
- Corporate governance and board-level engagement
- Financial planning and analysis
- Accounting and regulatory compliance expertise
- Change management and process transformation
- Team leadership and talent development
- Technology and digital finance mindset
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

What We Offer

- A unique chance to join a fast-growing international organization at the forefront of environmental compliance and sustainability.
- A leadership role with significant impact and visibility across the Group.
- Direct involvement in strategic decision-making and international business development.
- Opportunities to drive finance transformation and operational excellence.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth within an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
- Meaningful work contributing to global decarbonization efforts
- Professional growth and development opportunities

Interview Process

1. Initial HR and Leadership Screening
2. Interview with the Group Finance Director
3. Interview with the Normec Business Line Finance Director
4. Final Interview with the President / General Manager

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