- Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or CIMA certification or Equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years in Senior Financial management roles, with at least 3 - 5 years as business Finance Director
- Experience working and managing in a multi-national matrixed organization
- Experience in doing business across India
- Capable of strategic thinking while effectively managing day-to-day operations
- Exposure to corporate governance practices, including board / Executive Committee level engagements
- Commercial finance and deal structuring experience including negotiation and facilitation techniques
- Operational finance experience and exposure to manufacturing and supply chain processes
- Statutory compliance experience with international and local regulations as well as Accounting and Financial standards and regulations
- Strong project management skills and prioritization to independently work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including Executive Committee level presentations
- Sound people management and team leadership, including motivating other staff
- Requirement to travel
Desired Characteristics:
- Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent commercial acumen
- Strong industry/market knowledge and networks/contacts
- Prior experience independently structuring, restructuring, and executing large complex transactions is preferred
- Strong Controllership and Compliance experience is preferred
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure
What will your typical day look like?
Job Description/Key Responsibilities
- Support the regional General Manager and collaborate with the regional leadership team in developing and executing the regional strategy to deliver business outcomes
- Co-lead and partner with regional leadership to drive One Wabtec regional outcomes (go to market strategy execution, synergies & optimization of operating models, shared resources, M&A support, and special projects)
- Lead in a matrix environment and partner with the business group CFO s and Corporate function heads (controllership, treasury, tax, legal, audit) to deliver on annual plans including budgets/forecasts, identification/mitigation of risks/opportunities, across commercial & operational disciplines
- Lead and coordinate the overall regional finance function including reporting, controllership & compliance
- Ensure timely & accurate financial close & reporting to Business Unit HQ s / Corporate on a monthly/quarterly basis, by the regional finance team and shared services
- Own local financial compliance in accordance with local laws and regulations and statutory audits
- Manage regional service providers (PWC, EY, local Legal firms & consultants) and global shared services (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Record to Report, etc.)
- Support key stakeholders management including customers, suppliers, partners, and government departments, as well as commercial negotiations and settlements
- Oversee talent development and employee growth including cross business/function placements in line with business needs; drive and facilitate strong culture of business partnering between local team & business groups/functions us know.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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