About This Role
Directing finance for general and administrative (GA) functions and technology in India is the core of this leadership role. The Director will manage and develop the India-based GA Finance and Technology Project Controls teams, partnering with global leaders to ensure disciplined operating-expense planning, forecasting, reporting, and project controls. The position suits a strategic and operationally strong finance leader with expertise in OPEX planning, Anaplan, budgeting, forecasting, and governance of technology investments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the India-based GA Finance team, establishing clear priorities, high standards of execution, and a strong culture of accountability and collaboration
- Partner with GA and Technology business leaders to support the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, monthly reporting, and variance analysis
- Support OPEX planning processes for GA, including Technology, with a focus on data quality, transparency, accuracy, and timely decision support
- Serve as a key finance lead for Anaplan, including model administration and improvement, planning-cycle execution, user support, reporting, and adoption of consistent planning practices
- Help lead the Technology Project Controls team, providing oversight for financial governance across technology programs and investments
- Help maintain project-control practices for technology initiatives, including budget tracking, forecast-at-completion, headcount and vendor spend, capitalization considerations where applicable, and risk/escalation reporting
- Partner with Accounting, Procurement, People, Technology, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, purchase-order discipline, vendor-spend management, and efficient close processes
- Improve finance processes, systems, and reporting through automation, standardized templates, stronger controls, and scalable operating rhythms
- Support executive and functional leadership with concise financial narratives and materials for operating reviews, planning cycles, and strategic decisions
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting and financial-governance requirements
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, CPA or a Master's degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
- 18+ years of progressive experience in FPA, GA Finance, Technology Finance, Project Controls, or a related finance discipline
- Demonstrated people-management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, prioritization, and building high-performing teams
- Strong experience supporting OPEX budgeting, forecasting, monthly close support, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Experience supporting Technology, Engineering, IT, or Digital organizations, with an understanding of technology cost structures, vendor spend, labor planning, and program or project financial management
