Team Lead - Record to Report (R2R)

Summary

Buhler Group in Bengaluru, India is looking for an experienced and skilled professional to join us as Team Lead - Record-to-Report (R2R)  in our Finance team. The role is responsible for building and leading a strong, dedicated, stable, and diverse Record-to-Report (R2R) team, ensuring business continuity at all times. The successful candidate will oversee R2R operations and lead commercial activities for customer orders in the Middle East and Africa region routed through Bühler Bengaluru. This includes ensuring compliance with Bühler’s Operational Risk Management Directive, corporate standards, and applicable guidelines, while driving process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and service delivery. 

Job Responsibilities

• Translate strategy, policies, tools, and processes into effective operational practices, driving continuous improvement.


• Lead end-to-end R2R operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant service delivery.


• Oversee day-to-day activities, support operational execution, and resolve issues promptly.


• Recruit, develop, and retain team members, ensuring adequate capacity and business continuity.


• Take ownership of team service quality and KPIs, monitoring performance and driving corrective actions.


• Identify and address service delivery issues, promote best practices, and lead performance improvement initiatives.


• Identify opportunities for process standardization and optimization and support their implementation.


• Lead the transition of R2R activities from legal entities into Global Business Services (GBS), ensuring effective knowledge transfer and operational readiness.


• Manage team performance, set clear objectives, and provide regular feedback and coaching.


• Ensure effective onboarding and training, maintain process documentation, and regularly review procedures with the team.


• Foster a performance-driven culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• MBA, M.Com, a master’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification; candidates with CA Intermediate will also be considered.


• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with a deep understanding of R2R processes, particularly general ledger and management accounting.


• Initial team leadership experience, with demonstrated skills in team building, performance management, and employee development.


• Previous experience managing a team in GBS operations is desirable.


• Advanced knowledge of SAP FI/CO.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.


• Excellent written and spoken English.