Process Improvement Leader - R2R (Record to Report) New

NetVerks Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Senior R2R Leader to drive end-to-end Record to Report operations globally from Pune. You will oversee teams, ensure accuracy of financial data, and deliver timely reporting while strengthening internal controls and governance.

The role focuses on transformation, standardization, and automation through Lean Six Sigma and digital enablement, partnering with regional controllers and IT.

Qualifications

• Seasoned R2R leader with 17+ years experience across global finance operations.
• Experience with IFRS/US GAAP and internal controls (SOX/JSOX) is essential.
• Proven capability to drive process transformation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Global R2R operations across multiple geographies.
• Own journal entries, reconciliations, and close calendars.
• Drive standardization, automation, and KPI improvements.

Skills

R2R domain

Lean Six Sigma

Automation

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

RPA

Job description

A seasoned finance leader with deep R2R expertise, strong accounting judgment, and a transformation mindset, capable of running a world-class global R2R operation while continuously improving efficiency, controls, and stakeholder…

Job Title

Process Improvement Leader - R2R (Record to Report)

Job Description

Profile Summary

A seasoned finance leader with deep R2R expertise, strong accounting judgment, and a transformation mindset, capable of running a world-class global R2R operation while continuously improving efficiency, controls, and stakeholder confidence.

As Senior Team Lead for Financial Accounting, you are responsible to ensure a true and fair view on Vanderlande’s financial position and reporting. Together with your team of professionals in Pune, you are responsible for correct, timely, and complete processing of all financial data and general ledger processes. The output forms a substantial part of the process for the Vanderlande monthly financial reports. We need to comply with internal and external regulations (e.g. Tax, internal/external financial reporting, IFRS, J-SOX). Therefor we focus on development and continuous improvement of our financial processes and systems. Main part of your challenge is to prepare and further develop Vanderlande Record to Report (R2R) Business process and your team (Pune) to solid growth amid a continuously changing environment.

This is a leadership role requiring 17+ years' experience within the R2R domain while managing teams > 30 direct reports of operational team members including SMEs. It requires liaising and working closely with global Business Controllers, Group Financial Control teams. Must have cross-domain expertise and hands‑on knowledge of Procure to Pay, Lead to Cash, Fixed Assets, Intercompany and Payroll as well.

Role Purpose

The Senior R2R Team Leader is accountable for end-to-end global Record-to-Report operations, ensuring financial integrity, governance, compliance, and continuous process excellence across multiple geographies.

The role combines deep accounting expertise, people leadership, and process transformation capability to deliver accurate, timely, and insight-driven financial outcomes while driving standardization, automation, and maturity of the global R2R landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global R2R Operations Leadership

• Lead end-to-end R2R processes including:
• General Ledger
• Month-end and year-end close
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting & Eliminations
• Fixed Assets & Leases
• Journals & Accruals
• Financial Reporting support
• Own close calendar adherence, accuracy, and completeness across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Ensure zero‑surprise balance sheet management and strong financial hygiene.

2. Financial Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / Local GAAP as applicable.
• Act as key interface for:
• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• SOX / JSOX / ICF controls
• Own and continuously strengthen:
• Journal Entry Controls
• Reconciliation Quality & Aging
• Manual vs Automated Controls
• Drive closure of audit findings and remediation of control gaps.

3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and digital process improvement initiatives across R2R.
• Reduce close cycle time, manual effort, and rework through:
• Standardization
• Automation (RPA, AI etc.)
• Simplification of policies and procedures
• Own R2R KPIs including:
• Close cycle time
• First‑time‑right journals
• Reconciliation aging
• Audit issues
• Cost-to-serve

4. Transformation & Digital Enablement

• Partner with IT, Digital, and Finance Transformation teams to:
• Implement and optimize ERP platforms
• Drive tool adoption (Power BI, AI‑based reconciliation & anomaly detection)
• Support transition programs:
• GBS migrations
• Scope expansions

5. Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Act as trusted finance partner to:
• Regional FSSC Heads
• Business Controllers
• Global Finance Leadership
• Provide clear, data‑backed insights into:
• Balance sheet risks
• Accounting judgments
• Process bottlenecks
• Ensure alignment across regions with one global R2R voice.

6. People Leadership & Capability Building