Finance Director

Position: Finance DirectorExperience Required: 17+ years (including 7+ years in leadership roles)Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)Location: GurugramDepartment: FinanceReports To: [CFO / CEO]Role SummaryThe Director – Finance will lead and develop a high-performing finance team responsible for ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement in financial operations. This role partners closely with executive leadership, business units, and global shared service centers to provide financial insights, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & AnalysisOversee preparation of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP for executive management and group reporting.Analyse operating results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders.Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and relevant regulations.Operational FinanceEnsure timely and accurate accounts payable, receivable, and T&E processing, maintaining proper customer balances and compliance with Company policy and IRS regulations.Partner with global shared service centers (GCCs) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of financial operations.Controls & ComplianceDesign, implement, and continuously enhance an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting.Coordinate external and internal audits, ensuring timely completion with minimal or no audit adjustments.Maintain compliance with corporate, statutory, and tax reporting requirements.Business Partnering & CommunicationServe as a key liaison between local entities, HQ Finance teams (Treasury, FP&A, Billing, Accounts Payables, Revenue Accounting, Tax), and other support areas (Legal, HR, IT).Provide financial leadership for new business initiatives, process transformations, system implementations, acquisitions, and divestitures.Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a cohesive, high-performing finance team.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.Drive operational excellence through process standardization and automation.Required Skills & CompetenciesExtensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate financial reporting.Proven leadership skills with ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.Advanced MS Excel skills; proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.Hands-on experience with ERP and consolidation tools (Oracle, NetSuite, HFM, OneStream, etc.).Experience in multinational, multi-entity, or shared services environments.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Qualifications & ExperienceQualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).Minimum 17+ years of post-qualification experience, with at least 7+ years in senior leadership roles within controllership or financial operations.Experience in shared services, captives, or global capability centers (GCCs) is mandatory.Proven track record in financial governance, system implementation, and business transformation initiativeSuccess MeasuresTimely and accurate completion of monthly close, consolidation, and reporting.Clean audit results – no material audit adjustments other than valuation-related provisions.Resolution of accounting and compliance issues proactively.Measurable improvement in process efficiency and automation.Demonstrated employee development and succession readiness within the finance team.Strong and collaborative relationships with global and local stakeholders.Evidence of continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.