Associate Director – Finance – CA Gi Group

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai seeks an Associate Director of Finance to lead the financial health and strategic direction of its Mumbai-based operations. You will partner with regional leadership to bridge complex data and business strategy, guiding high-level reporting and major transformation initiatives.

This role emphasizes a strong background in corporate finance, P&L management, and executive communication, with a capability to influence decisions across global teams and accelerate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate finance and P&L management.
• Translate financial data into board-ready narratives.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience navigating a hybrid, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end FP&A cycle with precise insights for capital allocation.
• Direct financial reporting to ensure compliance with global standards.
• Spearhead finance transformation with digital tools and automation.
• Manage annual budgeting and forecasting aligned to strategic goals.
• Provide strategic financial advisory to senior management.
• Mentor and develop high-performing finance teams.

Skills

Corporate finance

Executive communication

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Education

CA

MBA

Job description

Role Overview:

As the Associate Director of Finance, you will serve as a pivotal leader within our Mumbai-based MNC operations, overseeing the full spectrum of financial health and strategic direction.

You will act as a key business partner to the regional leadership team, bridging the gap between complex financial data and actionable business strategy.

Your day-to-day will involve steering high-level financial reporting, driving large-scale finance transformation initiatives, and ensuring that our fiscal frameworks support aggressive growth targets.

By collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and global finance centers, you will influence critical decision-making processes that directly impact the company’s bottom line and long-term market positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end financial planning and analysis cycle to provide leadership with precise insights for informed capital allocation and investment decisions.
• Direct comprehensive financial reporting processes to ensure absolute compliance with global accounting standards and internal governance requirements.
• Spearhead finance transformation projects by integrating advanced digital tools and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning departmental goals with the overarching strategic vision of the organization.
• Provide strategic financial advisory to senior management, identifying growth opportunities and mitigating fiscal risks in a volatile market environment.
• Mentor and develop high-performing finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and professional excellence.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance and strategic financial management, with a proven track record of managing complex P&L responsibilities within large-scale MNC environments.
• Exceptional ability to translate intricate financial data into compelling narratives for board-level stakeholders, requiring superior communication and executive presence.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytical frameworks, coupled with a deep understanding of general management principles to drive organizational change.
• Strong educational foundation, typically holding a CA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification from a premier institute, reflecting a high standard of academic and professional rigor.
• Proven capability to navigate and lead in a hybrid work environment, maintaining seamless coordination across global time zones and diverse cultural teams.
• High degree of adaptability and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving corporate landscape while maintaining a focus on long-term value creation.