Job Description

Global Service Center (GSC) Lead, Finance

Job Function Summary

The firm is looking to recruit an accomplished and dynamic individual with strong execution skills to set up a world class Global Service Center for Finance, based in Bengaluru, India.

Principal Responsibilities

Build up Finance GSC

To build and develop a Finance Global Service Centre Develop effective, professional and client focused teams who strive for continuous improvements

Transition of work

Responsible for the effective transition of global processes from regional teams to the Finance Service Center Responsible for excellent operational delivery of centralized tasks, month-end close and financial reports

Quality of deliverable and measurement

Build the framework and infrastructure to measure and report on quality service delivery, risk and audit Partner with key stakeholders to align on service delivery expectations, critical standards and requirements and process changes

Process improvement

Build capabilities with the team for continued process re-engineering Act as a change agent to drive innovation and process improvements for more globally consistent processes and standards Develop robust business continuity plans for continued service delivery

Point of escalation

Work closely with the global Finance teams Act as the final escalation point within the Finance Global Service Center in India and be responsible for and partner with various core infrastructure teams Provide oversight of all teams in the Bengaluru Finance Global Service Center

Qualifications/Skills Required

About 15 to 20 years with experience in or exposure to various finance functions (e.g. financial reporting, financial operations, compensation or FP&A) Experience and/ or involvement in building/ expanding and leading a Finance Service Center, including process transition Ability to effectively plan, set priorities and manage several complex projects simultaneously Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Strong interpersonal and client service skills