Head of FP&A

Overview

Lead the delivery of high-quality reporting, analysis and core finance processes supporting internal and external financial reporting, business appraisal and decision-making, acting as a senior interface between Finance leadership, Group Reporting, Business Finance and Reporting & Accounting teams.

What you'll do

• Ensure effective delivery of reporting, analysis and key finance processes supporting internal and external reporting, business appraisal and decision-making.
• Act as a key interface to Finance leadership, Group Reporting and business stakeholders, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment across reporting and accounting activities.
• Identify, define and lead opportunities to improve reporting and accounting processes, standardise ways of working and simplify delivery.
• Foster collaboration across reporting, accounting, business finance and finance operations teams to drive an integrated finance agenda.
• Ensure finance activities operate within established accounting, control, assurance and governance frameworks while maintaining reporting accuracy and integrity.
• Coach and develop finance professionals, promoting technical excellence, professional growth and future-ready finance capabilities.
• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across reporting and accounting teams and stakeholder groups.
• Promote the use of digital tools, analytics, automation and data-driven insights to improve finance performance, efficiency and decision support.
• Lead initiatives that enhance reporting quality, strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness through simplification and innovation.
• Enable successful adoption of new processes, technologies and ways of working through effective leadership, communication and engagement.

What you'll need

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, controls, compliance requirements and reporting governance.
• Ability to align finance priorities with business objectives and translate financial information into meaningful business outcomes.
• Ability to interpret financial results, identify trends, assess risks and opportunities and drive performance improvements.
• Experience leading process redesign, simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of finance data, reporting technologies, analytics and automation solutions that improve decision support and efficiency.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and align diverse interests across complex organisations.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire teams while creating an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Ability to address complex business challenges, navigate ambiguity and deliver practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and effectively to executive and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to lead transformation, build engagement and embed sustainable improvements across teams and stakeholders.
• Significant experience in financial reporting, accounting, finance operations, business finance or related finance disciplines.
• Proven record of leading teams, finance processes or large-scale reporting and accounting activities.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, reporting requirements, controls and governance frameworks.
• Experience partnering with senior finance and business stakeholders in complex organisations.
• Demonstrated success leading transformation, process improvement or finance capability initiatives.

Nice to have

• Professional accounting qualification or relevant finance, accounting or business degree.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Experience level: Experienced Professionals.
• Worker type: Regular.
• Start date: November 10, 2026.