We are seeking a hands-on and dynamic Manager – Financial Shared Services to lead key finance operations in our Pune location. This role will oversee General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes, with specialized responsibilities in accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets accounting, and partner operations. The ideal candidate should bring operational excellence, strong analytical capability, and tech savviness to contribute to continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.

Your expertise and leadership will be essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and optimizing financial processes within the organization.

General Ledger Management:

• Lead GL accounting and ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities.
• Manage accounting for accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, and fixed assets.
• Ownership for global bank reconciliations
• Perform and review flux/variance analysis with appropriate commentary.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Handling external audits of areas under ownership

Travel & Expense Management :

• Manage global T&E processes including Concur-based reimbursements.
• Drive implementation of Concur in new geographies and manage manual claims where Concur is not supported.
• Ensure adherence to company T&E policy and timely processing of claims.
• Proactively monitor system performance and manage escalations for T&E role and review critical transactions.
• Review reconciliations on employee advances, travel settlement etc.
• Prior experience in Corporate credit card/ P-card process management and integration with systems is highly desirable.
• Developing and delivering training on T&E related company policies and systems including Concur and other systems as may be applicable
• Manage relationship with Concur and set up quarterly business reviews to discuss performance issues, process improvements etc. 

Partner Operations

• Oversee partner commissions, deal record maintenance, and matching with corresponding invoices.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of partner cost records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain integrity and transparency in partner-related financial data.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement:

• Participate in or lead finance transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, tax regulations, and company policies related to various processes within the CoE.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Facilitate internal and external audits related to various processes within the CoE.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the CoE team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Foster collaboration and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills & Tools:

• Strong hands-on experience in Concur, NetSuite, and Ariba.
• Proficiency in Excel, including macros, and working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience or curiosity in exploring AI tools for operational efficiency is a plus.

• 7-12 years of relevant experience.
• CA is highly preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Tech-savvy with a strong desire to innovate and automate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible with work hours – willing to participate in early morning or late evening calls across global teams.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and performance management.
• Proven experience in managing global functions, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger and accounts payable principles, processes, and best practices.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Ariba).
• Previous experience on analytics tools like Qlicksense, PowerBI is desirable.