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Lead - FSS (Gurgaon)

International Permanent View Job Description
The role is to lead and manage financial shared services (FSS) operations, ensuring smooth processes and accurate outputs. You'll work from Gurgaon in the retail industry, handling finance and accounting responsibilities.
  • Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives
  • Drive automation and innovation with executive visibility

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised organisation undergoing an ambitious transformation journey. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, technology adoption, and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where innovative thinking is highly valued.

Job Description

  • Oversee financial shared services operations and ensure all processes run smoothly.
  • Monitor and manage financial data to maintain accuracy and compliance.
  • Work with teams to improve processes and address any challenges.
  • Ensure timely reporting and analysis of financial outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to meet organisational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Support audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency of shared services.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8-15 years of progressive experience in Finance Shared Services, Global Business Services (GBS), or multinational environments.
  • Strong functional understanding of Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Record-to-Report / Ledger & Reporting (R2R/L&R) processes with experience driving transformation across one or more finance towers.
  • Proven success leading process excellence, continuous improvement, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
  • Experience implementing standardisation, controls, governance frameworks, and operating model improvements within shared services.
  • Strong understanding of finance technologies, ERP platforms, workflow automation, and digital transformation tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex change programmes and influence senior business stakeholders.
  • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other operational excellence methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

What's on Offer

  • High-impact leadership role with regional visibility
  • Opportunity to shape the future operating model
  • Exposure to finance technology and automation programmes
  • Collaborative and innovation-driven culture
  • Strong career growth and leadership opportunities



If this role matches your skills and interests, you're welcome to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073921

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Shared Services
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7073921

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