Finance Transformation (Manager- Core Projects)

Believe Digital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Believe Digital in Mumbai seeks a senior member of the Group Finance Transformation team to drive process optimization, standardization and automation across transactional Finance activities. This role coordinates Finance, IT, Operations and regional stakeholders to deliver high-impact improvements and change initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in Finance transformation, strong P2P/O2C/R2R and FPA knowledge, and hands-on experience with automation tools.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of project or program management experience in Finance Transformation or Consulting (Big 4).
• Strong understanding of Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R and FPA) and finance systems (accounting, budgeting).
• Six Sigma and/or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance transformation initiatives focusing on end-to-end process optimization across P2P, O2C and R2R.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions and Business Units to drive improvements.
• Define project scope, objectives and success metrics in collaboration with Finance stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, process integrity and compliance during transformation and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Change Management to support training, communication and user adoption.

Skills

Finance process optimization

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Data quality and compliance

Education

CA / MBA in Finance

Tools

Alteryx

N8N

AI tools

Job description

Position Overview:

As part of the Group Finance Transformation department, the Core Projects Team Member will lead Finance process improvement and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on process optimization, standardization and automation across transactional Finance activities.

The role involves coordinating cross-functional initiatives across Finance, IT, Operations and other departments, while collaborating with stakeholders across regions and Business Units.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Core Projects Finance based in India.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Finance Process Transformation Delivery : process optimization automation expertise

Lead Finance transformation and process improvement initiatives with a focus on end-to-end transactional processes optimization (P2P, O2C, R2R), process standardization and operational efficiency.

Drive Finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Finance priorities, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions and Business Units to support process improvements and change management.

Identify process inefficiencies, risks and automation opportunities, and contribute to scalable improvement initiatives.

Support the implementation and enhancement of Finance systems and workflows (e.g. procurement).

Ensure data quality, process integrity and compliance throughout transformation and optimization initiatives.

Define project scope, objectives and success metrics in collaboration with Finance stakeholders

2. Governance Risk Management:

Ensure implementation and maintenance of governance frameworks and reporting standards.

Monitor project performance, manage dependencies, and escalates risks or delays when needed.

3. Stakeholder Engagement Change Leadership:

Act as a key point of contact for project sponsors and executive stakeholders.

Drive alignment across business functions and geographies.

Participate with other Finance transformation initiative through internal communication and stakeholder engagement across projects.

4. Change Communication Strategy:

Ensure effective change management practices are embedded into all core projects.

Collaborate with the Change Management team to support training, communication, and user adoption activities.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Must have:

• Experience: 6 - 8 years in project or program management, ideally within a Finance Transformation or Consulting environment (Big 4).
• o Strong understanding of Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R and FPA) and finance systems (e.g. accounting, budgeting)
• o Six sigma certification PMP certification is a plus
• o Strong experience in Finance process optimization, standardization and automation, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive scalable operational improvements.
• o Knowledge of process automation tools and AI-enabled solutions (e.g. Alteryx, N8N, AI tools) to support operational efficiency and process optimization.
• o Fluency in English Qualifications

Project Skills:

• o Strong experience in Finance process optimization, automation and standardization, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across transactional processes.
• o Proven experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives in complex Finance environments.
• o Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus. People Skill: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across international and matrixed operational structures.
• o Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong operational execution; thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Communication: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills;

Qualifications

CA / MBA in Finance / Masters degree (post graduate) in Finance