Senior Vice President, Head - Finance,

Job description

Business Function Lead the Finance function for the DBS Tech Centre, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient cash flow management. This role manages a team of 11-12, overseeing all aspects of the entity's financial operations. Key responsibilities: Include managing HO reporting, Audits – Statutory, Tax & Transfer pricing, Month close activities, Receivables & Treasury operations management, Payables - vendor & employee, Finance planning & budgeting, Presenting financials in Board & Management meetings, Taxation, etc. Key Accountabilities Provide financial leadership, ensuring adherence to budgets, statutory/regulatory compliance, and effective cash flow management. Oversee all financial reporting to headquarters (HO), monthly closing processes, and statutory audits. Manage the entity's budgeting, forecasting, and management information systems (MIS). Build and develop a scalable finance organization to support future growth. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing with regional (SGP) and India finance teams. Job Duties & responsibilities Financial Reporting Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate HO reporting, manage internal and external audits, and maintain compliance with all tax regulations and reporting requirements. Experience with transfer pricing and APA is highly desirable. Financial Operations: Oversee transaction processing teams (accounts payable, vendor payments, employee payments), treasury operations, and receivables management. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and scalability. Financial Planning Analysis: Develop and manage the entity's budget and forecasts. Analyze financial data to provide insights to support business decision-making. Work with LOBT and COO functions to review financials and drive positive business outcomes. Team Management Collaboration: Manage and mentor a team of 11-12 finance professionals. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and India finance teams. Cost Optimization: Review the cost structure of the lines of business and support functions to identify opportunities for cost optimization at the entity level Required Experience 18-25 years of experience in finance and accounting. Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA). Experience with SEZ/STPI entities is preferred. Proven ability in people management and stakeholder management across different geographical locations and functions. Strong communication skills and a willingness to receive and act upon feedback. Proficient in MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and accounting ERP systems. Education / Preferred Qualifications Preferably MBA (Finance and/or Accounting) Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (CMA) Core Competencies Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and having a firm commitment in fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Tolerance — Job requires dealing with diverse comments, dealing professionally and effectively handle stress situations. Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical Empathy — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Persistence — Job requires persistence & keen eye on ensuring deliverables are met. Analytical Thinking — Job requires analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Location: Hyderabad - DTI Skyview SEZ Job: Finance. Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time