F&A Consulting – AGM – Pan India

Golden Opportunities; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities is seeking an AGM - Finance Engagement Director to lead our Finance & Accounting Advisory practice in India. You will head the F&A consulting team, drive strategic growth, and oversee large-scale transformations across multiple geographies including US, Europe, and APAC.

The role requires 15+ years of CA-qualified experience, MBA specialization in Finance or related fields, and strong ERP/RPA/analytics know-how.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of CA-qualified finance consulting experience or equivalent.
• MBA with specialization in Finance, Strategy, Operations, or General Management.
• Experience with Big 4/Strategy firms or global services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the F&A Consulting practice in India.
• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and account expansion.
• Lead large-scale finance transformation programs including automation.
• Manage P&L for the practice, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Advise CFOs on operating model design, cost optimization, and technology adoption.
• Develop teams and position the organization as a thought leader in finance consulting.

Skills

Finance leadership

Multi-geo experience

ERP knowledge

RPA/AI awareness

Stakeholder management

Strategic growth

Education

MBA in Finance

CA/CPA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

RPA tools

Analytics solutions

Job description

Job Title : AGM - Finance Engagement Director, CFO Advisory

CFO & GBS Advisory [F&A Consulting Team].

Locations : Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad/Kolkata/Pune/Mumbai/Delhi(NCR)

Work Model : Work from office

Candidate Expectation

• 15+ years’ CA Qualified, possessing deep expertise in finance processes, technology enablement, and shared services.
• Seasoned finance consulting leader to head Finance & Accounting Consulting practice in India.
• Should have driven strategic growth, leading large-scale finance transformation programs, and advising global clients on optimizing their finance operations.
• Should have managed P&L, build high-performing teams, and position the organization as a thought leader in the finance consulting space.

Preferred Candidate Industry

Outsourcing/BPO/KPO/Management consulting/GCC/GBS, Big 4s

Qualification

• MBA or equivalent from a reputed institution with specialization in Finance, Strategy, Operations, or General Management with 15+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting consulting, transformation, or advisory roles from FnA , HRO , SCM domain
• Preferred Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or equivalent finance/accounting qualification (especially relevant for F&A and GBS-led roles).
• Prior experience with top-tier consulting firms (Big 4 / Strategy firms) or global services organizations preferred.
• Experience working with multi-geo teams and global clients (US, Europe, APAC) in designing or managing distributed delivery models.
• Strong understanding of ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.), automation tools (RPA), and analytics solutions.
• Extensive consulting and domain experience in all areas of Finance and accounting processes.

Strong ‘hands on’ experience across Industry sectors with strategic thinking.

• Track record of delivering at all levels within an organization both business & IT (digital) capabilities.
• Exposure to global delivery models and shared services/outsourcing environments.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in finance (AI, ML, Blockchain).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging C-suite executives and influencing strategic decisions.

Job Description

• Practice Leadership & Strategy
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the F&A Consulting practice in India, aligned with global objectives.
• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition, account expansion, and innovative service offerings.
• Manage P&L for the practice, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Strong knowledge of core finance processes such as Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and related sub-processes, along with experience in implementing best practices and digital solutions.
• Client Engagement & Delivery Excellence
• Lead large-scale finance transformation programs, including process optimization, automation, and digital enablement.
• Advise CFOs and senior finance leaders on operating model design, cost optimization, and technology adoption.
• Team Development & Capability Building
• Thought Leadership & Market Positioning
• Technology & Innovation
• Drive the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) into core finance processes such as Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Identify emerging digital solutions that enhance efficiency, improve compliance, and enable predictive insights for finance operations.
• Collaborate with technology partners and internal stakeholders to recommend scalable digital finance platforms aligned with client transformation goals.