Info Edge - Associate Vice President/Vice President - Tech Finance Specialist (10-15 yrs)

Company Overview:

InfoEdge's mission is to create world-class platforms that transform lives by continuously innovating. Our products and services are built keeping our customers in mind. We always delight our customers by delivering superior value through enhanced offerings on the internet and other platforms. Through our continuous investment across various businesses, especially in cutting-edge technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), we have built a robust system that constantly increases our predictive powers on customer behavior, and optimizes and improves our systems. Our various teams tirelessly work together to solve problems, innovate, and create something to empower our customers.

At Info Edge, people are our core competitive advantage and we will continue doing all that is needed to attract and retain the best available talent

About the Role:

This is a new role designed to have a highly skilled professional who can bridge the gap between finance and technology within the organization. The primary responsibility will be to manage IT initiatives as project manager from a finance perspective, deploying and integrating advanced IT tools (such as Oracle). The role involves deeply understanding finance and business pain points and leading initiatives for automation and process improvements. This individual will work closely with ERP & business teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient functioning of IT solutions. The position is designed to support the growth trajectory of the business and its increasing technological and financial complexities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Spearhead various technology projects, ensuring they meet the financial requirements and align with organizational goals.

- Manage the deployment and integration of IT tools (e.g., Oracle, ERP systems) to optimize finance processes.

- Partner with ERP teams to ensure successful integration and efficient operation of finance-related IT tools.

- Analyze and identify business and finance pain points that can be improved through automation.

- Lead the implementation of automation strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort across finance functions.

- Work closely with ERP, IT, and finance teams to ensure system requirements are met and any challenges are addressed promptly.

- Ensure that all financial systems and tools are aligned with the company's financial and business processes.

- Facilitate collaboration between business units and technical teams, ensuring finance is integrated into the tech decision-making process.

- Assist in conducting deep dives into business operations and finance functions to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

- Drive the creation of financial forecasts, annual budgets, and variance analysis in partnership with the FP&A team.

- Analyze system-generated financial data to ensure accurate reporting and decision-making.

- Lead ERP system implementation, upgrades, and maintenance, ensuring proper integration with financial processes.

- Act as the subject matter expert for all finance-related ERP functionalities.

- Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of ERP and financial systems.

- Collaborate with technical teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance system functionality and user experience.

- Ensure the systems meet regulatory standards and provide adequate controls for financial reporting.

- Lead projects that require collaboration between finance, IT, and other business units, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget, and quality expectations.

- Track project milestones, ensuring that financial and technical objectives are aligned and being met throughout the project lifecycle.

- Ensure that all finance-related systems and IT tools comply with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.

- Identify potential financial and technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.

- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices in tech and finance, and emerging technologies to continually refine processes.

Qualification:

- A B.Tech graduate with (preferred) post-graduate degree (PGDM/MBA) in finance or a relevant professional qualification in finance and tech is preferred

- 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, or in a top professional firm.

- Proven experience in managing and deploying IT tools and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) with a focus on finance.

- Experience in leading technology-driven process automation projects and financial system integrations.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong technical expertise in finance software, ERP systems, and automation tools.

- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to drive process improvements through technology.

- Solid understanding of financial operations and business processes.

- Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.

- Strong analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.