Head - Finance Shared Services - Construction/Engineering/FMCGStrategy, Setup & Governance- Lead the complete setup of a Financial Shared Services Center from scratch, including operating model, governance, SLAs, KPIs, and compliance framework.- Drive end-to-end transition from current outsourced teams into the new FSS.- Establish scalable, tech-enabled processes capable of supporting high-volume finance operations.Finance Operations (Core Focus)Oversee core finance processes:- Accounts Receivable (AR) - high complexity, involving rotating and frequently changing discount schemes typical in FMCG.- Accounts Payable (AP)- FICO- Costing- Ensure operational excellence in payment timelines, reconciliations, controls, and accuracy.- Experience handling large-scale invoice volumes (minimum 70,000-80,000 invoices per month).- Lead AR & AP operations for Indian FMCG / multi-product businesses across B2B and B2C channels.Process Re-engineering & Transformation- Re-engineer end-to-end finance processes: payments, settlements, checks & controls and workflow efficiencies.- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks, including delays, approval issues, and communication gaps.- Introduce best practices in shared services, automation, and process governance.D. Technology, Automation & AI-led Productivity- Work with IT to deploy AI/ML, advanced automation tools, OCR, workflow engines, and predictive analytics.- Drive digital transformation to achieve 300-400 invoices processed per person per day, using AI and advanced technologies.- Implement dashboards, workflow tools, and systems to support a 247 shared services environment.- Stay updated with the latest in ERP (SAP/Oracle), RPA, analytics, and finance-tech solutions.Stakeholder Management- Engage senior stakeholders across group companies and business teams.- Act as the primary SPOC for FSS performance, escalations, and continuous improvement.- Manage cross-functional relationships with HR, IT, operations, and external partners.People Leadership- Lead and scale a large workforce (currently 250-300 outsourced employees).- Build high-performing teams through capability development, hiring, and role clarity.- Manage multi-shift, 247 operations with a strong performance culture.Expansion & Revenue Enablement- Support the roadmap to offer shared services externally as a revenue-generating line of business.- Drive cost efficiency, productivity improvement, and scalable service offerings.
Job Title
Vice President Shared Services