ISS Group - Head - Finance Business Partner - CA (12-20 yrs)

About ISS:

ISS is a global workplace experience and facility management company, delivering placemaking solutions that enhance business performance and improve everyday life. Founded in 1901 in Copenhagen, ISS operates in over 30 countries and is the world's fourth-largest private employer, serving both public and private sector clients. With a strong foundation in fairness, equality, and inclusion, ISS empowers its people to address challenges and opportunities. In India, ISS has been operational since 2005, employing over 40,000 professionals and managing 180 million square feet of facilities, serving over 1,000 clients across 150+ cities.

The Opportunity:

The Head Finance Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging financial insights to drive decision-making, profitability, and operational efficiency. This role requires strong commercial acumen, financial planning expertise and business partnering skills within the service industry. The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with extensive experience in financial leadership within a matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

- Act as a trusted financial advisor, supporting strategic initiatives and commercial decisions.

- Lead and guide a team of Segment Finance Business Partners.

- Manage and drive financial KPIs, profitability, and efficiency improvements.

- Own full P&L and Balance Sheet alongside business heads.

- Develop financial models for business cases, pricing strategies, and investments.

- Drive cost optimization while maintaining service excellence.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

- Analyze financial data and market trends to provide actionable insights.

- Monitor business performance and recommend corrective actions.

Controllership & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to financial controls, governance, and risk management.

- Collaborate with compliance and internal audit teams to meet statutory obligations.

- Implement best practices in financial reporting as per IFRS/GAAP.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

- Develop and manage the annual country budget and forecasts.

- Conduct variance analysis and identify key financial drivers.

- Identify cost optimization opportunities and implement internal controls.

- Prevent revenue leakage and drive profitability.

Financial Strategy & Operations:

- Conduct financial and operational analyses to improve efficiency.

- Oversee regional financial performance, target setting, and deviation analysis.

- Manage cash flow effectively and develop risk-minimization policies.

- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Business Restructuring & Realignment:

- Lead mergers, acquisitions, and business realignments.

- Manage business disposals or closures as per strategic objectives.

MIS & Reporting:

- Oversee financial reporting and ensure timely submissions.

- Present financial outcomes and projections to management.

- Ensure year-end reporting and compliance with zero deviations.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with senior leadership across Operations, People & Culture, Procurement, and Commercial teams.

- Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

- Engage with external auditors, tax authorities and regulatory bodies.

Team Leadership & Development:

- Mentor and develop finance team members through training and growth initiatives.

- Set and evaluate KPIs to drive high performance.

- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Desired Experience:

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory.

- Experience: 12+ years in financial leadership, preferably in a service industry.

- Minimum 3 years leading a finance function.

- Proven expertise in P&L management, Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, and financial modeling.

- Strong background in financial analysis, audit, reporting, and corporate finance.

- Experience in M&A, budgeting, business strategy, and internal controls.

- Proficiency in variance analysis and risk management.

Desires Skills:

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building skills.

- Exceptional communication and influencing abilities.

- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Agile, proactive, and results-driven mindset.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work in a leading MNC with a strong market presence.

- High-visibility role with direct impact on business growth and strategy.

- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with career progression opportunities.