Manager- Core Projects

Believe Digital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Believe Digital is seeking a Core Projects Team Member within Group Finance Transformation to lead finance process improvement and automation across P2P, O2C, and R2R. The role coordinates cross-functional stakeholders across regions and business units, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Core Projects Finance in India, the incumbent will drive governance, risk management, and change leadership, embedding continuous improvement and leveraging AI-enabled tools to

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in project or program management in Finance Transformation or Consulting (Big 4).
• Strong understanding of P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A, and finance systems.
• Six Sigma and PMP certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of automation tools and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance transformation initiatives with end-to-end process optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions and BUs.
• Define governance frameworks and monitor project performance.
• Drive change management and training with Change Management team.

Skills

Finance process optimization

Automation & standardization

Stakeholder management

Agile / PMP familiarity

Education

CA / MBA in Finance / Masters in Finance

Tools

Alteryx

N8N

AI tools

Job description

Job Description

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 escalation 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 FP&A) 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.

Project Skills:

Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong operational execution; thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Communication: Strong interpersonal and influencing 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 Fluency in English Qualifications

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

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