Senior Finance Process Lead - Accounts Payable

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Chennai seeks an experienced professional to oversee and coordinate the Accounts Payable workflow, ensuring timely invoice processing and sub-ledger closure. You will develop, report, and review KPIs with functional leadership, driving process improvements across a global shared services network from the Chennai office.

You will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring policy adherence, and partnering with Offices, Accounting, Global Procurement, and Application Support

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in end-to-end Global Accounts Payable Operations.
• 3+ years of experience in leading a team in a multi-national shared services environment.
• Hands-on experience in project transitions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate Accounts Payable workflow to ensure timely processing of invoices.
• Coordinate with functional leadership to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Develop, implement, report and review KPIs with leadership.
• Lead transitions with ownership from due diligence to process stabilization.

Skills

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be responsible for a variety of activities related to the Accounts Payable process, primarily overseeing and coordinating the Accounts Payable workflow to ensure timely processing of invoices and timely closure of sub-ledger books. You’ll be partnering with functional leadership to identify issues, gather necessary information, use the right information for solving problems, and come up with practical solutions. You are required to develop, implement, report, and review KPIs regularly with the functional leadership. You will have to regularly analyze the process, identify improvement areas, and recommend new ideas to improve the overall process, thereby improving customer satisfaction. You will be an effective team player, working along with other teams to achieve the common goals of the firm. You will drive transitions with complete ownership right from due diligence, planning, allocating responsibilities, knowledge transfer, implementation, and process stabilization. You will also ensure policy changes and business process documentations (SOPs) are updated regularly and communicate and enforce complete adherence to firm policies and guidelines. You’ll work as a part of the Global Shared Services team, which is part of McKinsey & Company’s global support network. You would have to work in coordination with Offices, Accounting, Global Procurement, and the applications support team to ensure on-time payment to vendors. You will be based in our Chennai office as a part of our Finance Global Operations team, coordinating with regional and global office accounting teams, colleagues, external user groups and application support team.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field
• 8+ years of experience in end-to-end Global Accounts Payable Operations
• 3+ years of experience in leading a team in a multi-national shared services environment
• Prior experience in handling a team size of 10 to 20 members
• Proficient in accounting concepts and hand-on experience with MS-Office applications
• Hands-on experience in project transitions

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.