Finance Projects Manager

Sandvik Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant India Pvt. Ltd. in Pune invites applications for the Finance Projects Manager role to lead finance transformation, drive cross-functional projects, and deliver standardized, technology-enabled finance solutions.

You will partner with Finance, IT, Shared Services, and Global teams to push automation via Power BI and ERP/SAP while ensuring governance and robust controls. Ideal candidates will have 6–10 years in finance with strong SAP/ERP experience, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• CA or MBA Finance with 6–10 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 AR, AP, GL, 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.
• Strong knowledge of Finance & Accounting processes, experience in SAP/ERP systems, Financial Reporting, Audits & Compliance, Taxation and Financial Controls, AR, AP & Banking, Finance Automation (preferred), Project Management and Process Improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Project and stakeholder management, Effective communication and collaboration, Continuous improvement mindset, Results-oriented with high accountability, Adaptable and customer-focused, Ability to influence and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation & Projects.
• Lead and support strategic finance transformation initiatives across Sandvik Coromant India.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide project support across key finance functions including: Financial Accounting, AR, AP, GL, Banking & Treasury, Taxation, Audits, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Fixed Assets, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Controls.
• 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.
• 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 decision-making.
• 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.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Project Management

Power BI

SAP ERP

ERP Systems

Auditing

Taxation

Education

CA or MBA Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Finance Projects Manager, SCIPL

No. of Vacancies: 1

Job ID: R0097099

Location: Pune

Full time /Part Time: Full time

Regular /Temporary: Regular

About Sandvik Coromant:

Sandvik Coromant is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development, we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards in collaboration with our customers. Our solutions serve major industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. We have 8,000 employees and a global presence in 130 countries. Sandvik Coromant is part of the Sandvik Machining Solutions business area within the Sandvik Group.

Overview of the role:

The Finance Projects Manager will lead finance transformation and cross-functional projects to enhance finance processes, reporting, automation, and digital capabilities. The role will drive process improvements across key finance areas, including accounting, reporting, audits, AR/AP, banking, taxation, ERP/SAP, and financial controls, while partnering with Finance, IT, Shared Services, Operations, and Global stakeholders to deliver standardized, efficient, and technology-enabled finance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Transformation & Projects.
• The Finance Projects Manager will lead and support strategic finance transformation initiatives across Sandvik Coromant India.
• 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 decision-making.
  

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA or MBA Finance with 6–10 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
  
• 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
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Project and stakeholder management , Effective communication and collaboration, Continuous improvement mindset, Results-oriented with high accountability, Adaptable and customer-focused, Ability to influence and drive change
  

The position will report to the CFO Sandvik Coromant India Pvt. Ltd. (SCIPL).

Sandvik offers a competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.