India - Area Finance Manager

Inchcape Shipping Services; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Career development & progression

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Inchcape Shipping Services in Mumbai seeks a senior finance leader to maintain controls, drive financial planning and reporting for the APAC cluster. You will advise management on financial operations and deliver high-quality financial analysis, budgeting and governance.

The role requires 10+ years in finance with 4–5 years in management, strong people skills, and a track record in cost optimization and risk management. Hybrid work and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: 10+ years in finance with at least 4-5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven track record and excellent operations ability.
• Effective communication and strong people management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial controls and best practices across the cluster.
• Perform financial analysis and budgeting/forecasting.
• Ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance for group and local statements.

Skills

Financial Management

Program & Project management

Analysis & Evidence

Strategic Thinking

Finance team leadership

Initiative

Data Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Adaptability & Change

Business Acumen

Partnering with Area GM

Education

CA / CPA/ ACCA or equivalent

ERP experience

Macros / Pivot tables

Job description

Job Location

Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Contract Type

Permanant

Main Purpose of Job

The position reports directly to the Regional Finance Controller APAC and is responsible for maintaining financial controls and adopting best practices. Deliverables include performing financial analysis, developing financial planning processes, and advising the management on the overall financial operations of the Cluster.

Key Accountabilities

• Receivables Management
  • maintain favourable working capital by optimising debtor collections
  • due diligence for new clients and establishing credit limits
• Cash Flow Management
  • generation of external and internal funds for business
  • maximise interest earnings by investing the surplus funds in time deposits
  • management of foreign currency risk and exposure
  • forecast cash flow requirements
  • manage banking facilities and mandates
• Vendor Management
  • Credit evaluation - ensure constant review of current vendors terms negotiate better rates and rebates
• Financial reporting
  • Review of management accounts
  • Ensuring compliance with IFRS for Group reporting / local GAAP for financial statements
  • timely production of Annual Financial Statements with no adverse opinion or qualification
  • submission to Governments, partners and Group management
• Financial Analysis
  • submit MIS reports to Group as and when required
  • optimise spend on legal professional fees
• Budgeting Forecasting
  • effective planning of the budgeting and forecasting exercises
  • ensure completion within the deadlines
• Audit Management
  • coordination of internal, statutory and Government audits
  • ensuring expectations are met with no adverse comments
• Fixed Assets Management
  • review Capex requirements
  • plan for investments required for business assets
• Risk Management
  • ensure adequate insurance covers for possible exposures
  • minimize forex loss exposure by adequate planning
  • conduct due diligence on new contractual commitments
• Team Management
  • succession panning
  • training and development of staff to improve efficiency
• Tax Management
  • Responsible for tax planning
  • Compliance with transfer pricing regulations
  • CbCr reporting requirements
  • CT/VAT regulations - compliance and returns filing

Key Deliverables

• The job holder will be responsible for creation, implementation and review of policies and procedures
• Business analysis tracking current and future projects and tracking and monitoring developments and trends in the local market
• This position should involve ensuring QMS standards are adhered to consistently in all operational activities, monitoring operational excellence in Marine Services in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.

Competency Requirements

Core

• Financial Management
• Program and Project management
• Analysis and use of Evidence
• Strategic Thinking
• Ability to build and lead a finance team

Key

• Initiative
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Adaptability and Change

Management

• Business Acumen
• Partnering with Area GM for business development

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

• Min 10 years experience in finance role with at least 4-5 years in managerial capacity
• Proven track record
• Excellent operations ability
• Effective communication skills
• strong people management
• Highly self-motivated

Desirable

• Analytical skills
• Shipping industry experience
• Ability to coach, groom and develop financial skills and talents within the department

Education

Essential

• CA / CPA/ ACCA or equivalent
• ERP experience
• Macros / Pivot tables

Desirable

• Strong customer service skills
• Proven track record in process improvements

Why Inchcape Shipping Services

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Values

• Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
• The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
• Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

Benefits

• A retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Healthcare
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days
• Hybrid Working Model (Role Dependant)

Plus, much more!

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.