Finance Transformation Leader – Finance & Accounts Strategic Resources

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a Finance Transformation Leader to reimagine the finance function, partnering with C-suite and global stakeholders to drive digital maturity and profitability.

You will lead multi-year transformation programs, design robust control frameworks, and manage change across diverse teams in a hybrid Bengaluru-based setting. A CA/CPA/MBA and 12–18 years of experience are highly preferred. This leadership role requires strategic vision and strong stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• 12 to 18 years of progressive experience in finance leadership, consulting, or transformation roles.
• CA/CPA or MBA with strong depth in global accounting standards and FP&A workflows.
• Ability to lead multi-year transformation projects and manage change across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation programs to modernize processes, ensuring scalable finance support for growth.
• Design transformation frameworks to enhance internal controls, reduce cycle times, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Drive change management for new financial systems and workflows across diverse global teams.

Skills

Finance transformation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Hybrid work

Education

CA

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

Role Overview:

As a Finance Transformation Leader, you will serve as a strategic architect responsible for reimagining the finance function to drive operational excellence and digital maturity. You will partner closely with C-suite executives, global stakeholders, and cross-functional leadership to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, technology-driven solutions. Your day-to-day involves overseeing large-scale process re-engineering, managing complex change management initiatives, and ensuring that the finance organization remains agile in a rapidly evolving business landscape. By bridging the gap between traditional accounting practices and modern digital finance, you will directly influence business profitability, data-driven decision-making, and the overall efficiency of the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation programs to modernize legacy processes, ensuring the finance function supports long-term organizational growth.
• Design and implement robust process transformation frameworks that enhance internal controls, reduce cycle times, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Drive organizational change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption of new financial systems and workflows across diverse global teams.

Accounting & Controllership:

• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate advanced financial technologies, such as ERP upgrades or automation tools, to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Mentor high-performing teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that finance operations align with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership by analyzing financial data trends to optimize resource allocation and cost-efficiency across the firm.

Required Skillset:

• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-year finance transformation projects with a focus on process optimization and digital integration.
• Expert-level proficiency in Finance and Accounts, with a deep understanding of global accounting standards and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) workflows.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing executive leadership and navigating organizational resistance during large-scale change initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset to translate complex financial data into actionable business strategies that drive measurable bottom-line impact.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams in a high-pressure environment, with a preference for candidates who thrive in hybrid work setups across Delhi NCR or Bangalore.
• A professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or an MBA from a premier business school is highly preferred to ensure the technical depth required for this leadership role.
• 12 to 18 years of progressive experience in finance leadership, consulting, or transformation roles within large-scale, complex organizations.