India Head F&A operations

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 8000000 - Rs 15000000 (ie INR 80 - 150 LPA)

Min Experience: 20 years

Location: India

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to head our Finance & Accounting (F&A) Operations in India. This role will be responsible for driving end-to-end financial operations across Order-to-Cash (OTC), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), and Record-to-Report (RTR) functions while leading large-scale transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise, operational excellence, and a strong track record in managing global shared services and delivery organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end F&A operations, including OTC, PTP, and RTR, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best-in-class practices, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across finance functions.
• Spearhead transformation programs, including process re-engineering, automation, and digital adoption to enhance productivity and scalability.
• Manage and scale shared services operations, ensuring seamless service delivery to global stakeholders with a strong focus on SLAs, KPIs, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with global finance leadership and business stakeholders to align financial operations with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks, risk management protocols, and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead large, diverse teams across multiple locations, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Drive financial performance metrics, cost optimization initiatives, and resource planning to maximize operational efficiency.
• Champion the adoption of technology solutions such as ERP systems, RPA, and analytics tools to modernize finance operations.
• Act as a change agent, influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational transformation agendas.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Deep expertise in OTC, PTP, and RTR processes with a strong understanding of end-to-end F&A lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including automation and digital finance programs.
• Strong background in managing global shared services or Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
• Demonstrated success in driving delivery excellence, process optimization, and service quality improvements.
• Expertise in financial governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.
• Experience working with leading ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and emerging finance technologies.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 20–30 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting operations, with significant leadership exposure.
• Prior experience in managing large teams (500+ FTEs) and complex, multi-geography operations.