GM, Finance - West OA & Infra OA

Otis SE; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis is seeking a senior finance leader to provide strategic FP&A support, oversee sales, finance, working capital and new installation + service. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and prepare reports for senior leadership.

The role requires 12–15 years in finance with strong modeling, regulatory knowledge, and international collaboration. Travel ~15% is expected. Otis values leadership and continuous improvement across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Science, plus CA/CPA (USA)
• 12–15 years of progressive finance/FP&A experience
• Strong financial modeling, analysis and forecasting skills
• Understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards
• Proficiency with JDE and modern finance tools
• People management experience preferred
• Excellent English language skills
• Willingness to work across international zones and countries

Responsibilities

• Identify, implement and track KPIs to drive end-to-end process transformation
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models for forecasting and budgeting
• Partner with business leaders to navigate financial crises and ensure stability
• Lead cost control measures and bridge performance gaps with ad hoc reporting
• Analyze large financial datasets and translate insights for cross-functional teams
• Oversee financial systems and drive improvements with IT
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX, and project cost reporting affecting P&L and cash flow
• Lead and mentor a global team of finance professionals
• Build relationships with Business Finance, Operations and Regions for trust

Skills

Strategic FP&A

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Science

CA/CPA (USA)

Tools

JDE

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-07 Country: India Location: Wester Region - 9th Floor, Magnus Tower, Mindspace, Link Road, Malad (West), MUMBAI-400064, India

Job Description At Otis, it’s our people that make us different. Come and join OTIS today and be part of the Fortune 500 Company where collaboration, innovation, and empowerment help each individual and the company reach new heights.

Role Overview

The person will play a critical role in providing strategic financial support to the business and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales, finance, working capital, and new installation + service. This person will be a key part of OU CFO organization collaborating with cross‑functional teams (Business Finance, Operations, Regions and Other departments) to drive financial performance and achieve business objectives. This person will analyze financial data to provide insights that drive business growth and profitability while working with technology and be encouraged to think creatively to solve complex financial challenges and be a change leader for the Operating Unit's FP&A function. As a senior leader, you will also prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, contributing to informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification, implementation and tracking of KPIs to ensure desired business results are achieved, including achievement of end-to-end process transformation
• Lead, develop and maintain advanced financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision‑making processes. These models should enable scenario analysis and assist in long‑term strategic planning
• Act as true business partner across the Company and be prepared to navigate financial crises or unexpected economic challenges by developing contingency plans and strategies to ensure business continuity and financial stability
• Take lead on fixing the inefficiencies and bridging the performance gaps and ad hoc reporting (e.g. financial consulting on savings opportunities and implementing the STRAP actions)
• Correlate large amounts of financial data into meaningful cross‑functional business discussions
• Implement cost control measures across the organization to drive efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditures
• Oversee financial systems and tools to ensure accuracy, reliability, and security
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with IT teams to implement improvements
• Investigate and understand detailed drivers of spends within the departments, and support strategies to manage and report CAPEX, OPEX, and Project costs with impact to the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Lead, mentor, develop and grow a dynamic, global team of finance professionals
• Interact, influence, and build strong relationships with all areas of the Business Finance, Operations, Regions and other departments, building open lines of communication and trust

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Science, PLUS a Chartered Accountant or CPA (USA)
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in progressive finance roles including FP&A experience
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting skills
• Excellent understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and compliance
• Proficiency in financial systems like JDE and modern tools to ensure accuracy and reliability
• People management experience and strong desire to develop employees is preferred
• Skilled in time management, facilitation, and organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with Leadership team and department owners of financial outcomes of business decisions
• Adept at balancing competing priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines; well organized and ability to work independently in a fast‑moving environment
• Excellent English language skills
• Desire and ability to work across international zones and countries
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all disciplines, levels, and cultures
• Ability to create and interpret flowcharts, schedules, budgets, and step‑by‑step action plans used to drive positive outcomes and business results
• Strong aptitude in working with large amounts of data and navigating Excel and PowerPoint proficiently
• A strong continuous improvement mindset to always challenge the way things have been done, bring new efficiencies and evolve processes
• A deep commitment to the company's mission and values, along with a passion for contributing to its growth and success

Travel ~ 15%

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast‑moving, high‑performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people‑powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.