Job Description

Lead - Internal Partnership and Cost Management

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Location:
Noida, UP, IN, 201306
Salary: Dependent on Skills and Experience
Division: Group Finance
Department: Finance & Accounts

About the Role

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Introduction -

This is a high-impact opportunity to join OUP as a

Lead, Internal Partnership and Cost Management

. This role is ideal for finance professionals seeking to drive strategic transformation and operational excellence. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. With a focus on finance transformation, cost optimization, and business partnering, this role offers a chance to influence key decisions and contribute to long-term growth. You'll also be involved in exciting projects like SAP S4HANA rollouts and supply chain initiatives, making it a forward-looking and rewarding position.

Opportunity -

In this role, you will:


Drive month-end closing, analyze trends (revenue, margins, overheads), and monitor cost price movements. Partner with product and vertical heads to ensure efficient investment utilization, ROI tracking, and margin monitoring. Lead overhead planning for annual budgets and 5-year plans. Deliver finance transformation projects using technology to maximize impact. Ensure effective financial controls: GRIR review, vendor reconciliations, payments, POs, royalty accruals, tax computations, and employee reimbursements. Lead process improvements and automation in finance operations (Accounts Payable, Royalties, SAP workflows). Analyze cost structures and support commercial decision-making (pricing, margins, product mix). Deliver monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain control over the general ledger. Coordinate with procurement on cash flow planning and timely settlements. Play an active role in project rollouts (e.g., Supply Chain, SAP S4HANA). Partner with business units to evaluate performance of new initiatives.

Your contributions will directly support financial integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

About You

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Essential Criteria

CA/CWA with 12+ years of experience. Proven experience in balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision support. Experience in a similar role within a large organization. Demonstrated success in finance operations transformation projects. Familiarity with ERP systems. Strong understanding of internal/external business environments and dynamics. Leadership experience with the ability to drive continuous improvement. Strong communication and influencing skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel (intermediate), Word, and Outlook. Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

Queries

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Please contact

shariq.anwar@oup.com

with any queries relating to this role.

To ensure a smooth application process, please submit your CV through the provided link rather than via email.



We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.


Job Category: HR & Finance