Operation Lead, Record to Report

ALSTOM Gruppe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions company is seeking a full-time Operation Lead for Record to Report in Bengaluru. The successful candidate will leverage financial expertise to manage operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Responsibilities include driving standardization of processes and developing a strong team. Candidates must have significant accounting experience, with 5 years for Chartered Accountants or 12-15 years for CA Inter/Postgraduates, including team management roles. Join us for an impactful career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience for Chartered Accountants.
• 12–15 years of accounting experience for CA Inter/Postgraduates with team management.
• Experience with record to report (R2R) team management roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Record to Report operations efficiently.
• Drive standardization of Record to Report processes.
• Develop and retain a strong team with necessary skills.
• Maintain strong governance with stakeholders in the regions.

Skills

Impactful communication

Team management skills

Time management

Effective delegation

Conflict management

Continual improvement mindset

Customer centricity

Data oriented problem solving

Education

CA / CA Inter or Post-Graduate in Accounting / Finance

Tools

ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Operation lead, Record to Report in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

You’ll provide leadership and organization of Record to Report operations across all integrated geographies. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (R&B controllers, project controllers, site/finance controllers), manage the Record to Report Operations of the GFC, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of developing, integrating, and transferring processes and teams from different regions to the GFC, but also drive standardization of the Record to Report processes in the Shared Services.

We’ll look to you for:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations :

• Manage Record to Report operations of specific region(s) assigned in the most efficient and cost effective way
• Meet / Exceed and improve KPI and quality targets in the operations
• Actively involve in development, integration and transfer of the processes from regions to GFC
• Drive standardization of the Record to Report processes
• Actively identify and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Constantly Benchmark the operations with peers within the organization to improve performance
• Identify levers and implement actions to enhance efficiency in all operational areas

People :

• Create, Retain and Develop a strong team with the necessary skills and expertise to ensure a high quality of service
• Effective Performance Management
  • Setting right objectives in a timely manner
  • Giving timely feedback
  • Assess competencies, identify and execute development needs
• Maintain high level of motivation within the team

Customer

• Maintain strong governance with the region(s) assigned
• Build and maintain healthy rapport and trust with all up-stream and down-stream stake‑holders to the Record to Report process in the region(s)
• Maintain and improve customer delight by working closely with key internal customers
• Actively contribute towards strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

CA / CA Inter or Post‑Graduate in Accounting / Finance

Language: English (mandatory)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Impactful communication
• Team management skills
• Time management and prioritization
• Effective delegation
• Conflict management
• Continual improvement mindset
• Customer centricity
• Data oriented problem solving

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

• Deep understanding of accounting
• Intermediate skills in ERP
• Intermedaite skills in excel, power‑point
• Exposure in automations, RPAs
• Strong understanding of internal controls
• Ability to build processes models

Desirable

• Green belt in Six Sigma

AIR VALUES (Agile, Inclusive & Responsible) BEHAVIOUR:

• Capacity to continuously adapt to a changing environment by showing a pro‑active and positive approach
• Actively listen to people, encouraging feedback and sharing experiences
• Make things simple
• Focus on our goals and prioritize our actions
• Be curious and have an appetite for learning
• Work as a team and avoid silos
• Ask questions instead of making assumptions
• Show respect for others’ individuality and cultural identity
• Keep our commitments towards internal and external stakeholders (employees, customers, passengers, society)
• Comply with our code of ethics and support the use of the Alstom Alert Procedure
• Learn from your mistakes and implement corrective actions

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

Candidates must be either Chartered Accountants with 5 years of accounting experience, including 2 years in R2R team management roles, or CA Inter/Postgraduate professionals with 12–15 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in R2R team management positions.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.