Finance Manager (Planning & transformation)Known Cutting Tools MNC

Careerlink Consultants; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerlink Consultants in Pune, India seeks a Finance Projects Manager to lead transformation initiatives across accounting, reporting, audits, AR, AP, GL, banking, taxation and controls. You will drive end-to-end project delivery, identify automation opportunities, and collaborate with IT and global finance teams.

The role requires strong finance domain knowledge, project execution capability, and ability to translate business requirements into practical digital and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CA or MBA Finance with 5-10 years of relevant experience in finance, reporting, auditing, accounting, banking, taxation, ERP/SAP, finance transformation or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP systems, financial reporting, audits & compliance, taxation and financial controls.
• Hands-on exposure to AR, AP, GL, banking, reporting, tax, audits and financial controls.
• Ability to manage cross-functional finance projects from concept to execution with stakeholders and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic finance transformation initiatives across accounting, reporting, audits, AR, AP, GL, banking, taxation and controls.
• Drive end-to-end execution of finance projects including planning, implementation, stakeholder management and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization and process simplification in finance operations.
• Support ERP implementation, upgrades and finance system enhancements with IT and business stakeholders.
• Develop management dashboards using Power BI and provide analytics and insights to finance leadership.
• Coordinate with global finance and shared services for successful project delivery.

Skills

Finance domain knowledge

Project management

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Audits & compliance

Taxation

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Banking & treasury

ERP/SAP

Finance automation

Power BI

AI tools

Workflow automation

Education

CA or MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

Power BI

AI tools

Workflow automation

Query tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The incumbent will lead and support finance projects across accounting, reporting, audits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, taxation, financial controls, M&A, SAP, ERP and automation. The role requires strong finance domain knowledge, project execution capability, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical digital and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Transformation & Projects

• The Finance Projects Manager will lead and support strategic finance transformation initiatives across Company.
• The role will be Lead and manage finance transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, standardization, and governance across finance processes.
• Drive end-to-end execution of finance projects including planning, implementation, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and successful delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and digitalization within finance operations.
• Support ERP implementation, upgrades, and finance system enhancements in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional finance projects ensuring alignment with business objectives and global standards.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive automation initiatives using digital tools, Power BI, AI-enabled solutions, and workflow automation platforms.
• Improve financial reporting accuracy, speed, and data quality through process optimization.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual activities and improve productivity across finance functions.

Financial Operations Support

• Provide project support across key finance functions including:
• Financial Accounting , Accounts Receivable (AR),Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), Banking & Treasury , Taxation (Direct & Indirect Taxes), Statutory & Internal Audits, Financial Reporting ,Compliance, Fixed Assets, Budgeting & Forecasting ,Financial Controls.

ERP & Systems

• Support implementation and optimization of SAP and other Finance ERP systems.
• Coordinate with Global Finance and IT teams on system enhancements and process improvements.
• Participate in testing, user acceptance, training, and deployment of finance solutions.
• Ensure system controls support compliance and reporting requirements.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and enhance management dashboards using Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• Support finance leadership with data analytics, KPI reporting, and business insights.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and advanced reporting techniques to improve decisionmaking.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance leadership, Shared Services, Operations, HR, IT, and Global Finance teams to successfully deliver finance projects.
• Drive effective communication and change management throughout project execution.

Preferred candidate profile -

• CA or MBA Finance with 5- 10 years of relevant experience in finance, reporting, auditing, accounting, banking, taxation, ERP/SAP, finance transformation, or related areas.
• Knowledge of SAP, ERP platforms, Power BI, Query/AI tools, workflow automation, or digital finance solutions will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on exposure to finance processes such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Banking, Reporting, Taxation, Audits, Financial Controls, and M&A support is preferred.
• Ability to manage cross-functional finance projects from concept to execution, including stakeholder coordination, timelines, risks, testing, training, and implementation.
• Experience working in manufacturing or multinational organizations is preferred.
• Exposure to Shared Services and Global Finance environments is desirable
• Technical Competencies
• Strong knowledge of Finance & Accounting processes, experience in SAP/ERP systems, Financial Reporting, Audits & Compliance, Taxation and Financial Controls, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) & Banking, Finance Automation (preferred), Project Management and Process Improvement