Senior Manager - Core Projects

Believe; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, no

Office perks – foosball/table tennis

Wellbeing – EUTELMED support

Transparancy – disclose secondary

Sustainability – CSR program

Job summary

Believe in India is recruiting a Core Projects Team Member within the Group Finance Transformation to lead finance process improvement and transformation initiatives, with emphasis on end-to-end transactional process optimisation (P2P, O2C, R2R), standardisation and automation. You will coordinate across Finance, IT, Operations and other functions, reporting to the Head of Core Projects Finance.

The role requires 8-10 years of project or program leadership in finance, ACCA/CA, Six Sigma/PMP a

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in project or program management, preferably in Finance Transformation or Consulting (Big 4).
• Strong knowledge of P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A processes and related finance systems.
• Six Sigma and PMP/PRINCE2 experience is a plus; ACCA/CA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives with focus on automation.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across regions and units.
• Define project scope, objectives and success metrics with Finance.
• Ensure data quality, governance and risk management in transformations.
• Support change management, training and user adoption activities.

Skills

Finance transformation

Process optimisation

Stakeholder management

Change management

P2P/O2C/R2R

Six Sigma

PMP/PRINCE2

English fluency

Education

CA/ACCA

Tools

Alteryx

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

Position Overview

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 optimisation, standardisation 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
   • Lead Finance transformation and process improvement initiatives with a focus on end‑to‑end transactional process optimisation (P2P, O2C, R2R), process standardisation 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 optimisation 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 escalates 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 initiatives 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

• 8-10 years in project or program management, ideally within a Finance Transformation or Consulting environment (Big 4).
• Strong understanding of Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A) and finance systems (e.g. accounting, budgeting).
• Six Sigma certification & PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong experience in Finance process optimisation, standardisation and automation, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive scalable operational improvements.
• Knowledge of process automation tools and AI‑enabled solutions (e.g. Alteryx, N8N, AI tools) to support operational efficiency and process optimisation.
• Strong experience in Finance process optimisation, automation and standardisation, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across transactional processes.
• Proven experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives in complex Finance environments.
• 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.
• Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong operational execution; thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced settings.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; Fluency in English.

Project Skills

• Strong experience in Finance process optimisation, automation and standardisation, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across transactional processes.
• Proven experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives in complex Finance environments.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Qualifications

• ACCA affiliate or member / Chartered Accountant.

Benefits @Believe

• #Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, not intime and out time.
• #Office perks – a game of foosball, table tennis, free event pass for exclusive and limited shows, music subscription, etc.
• #Wellbeing – Caring by EUTELMED, professionals are at your disposal for advice and support, in your own language and culture.
• #Transperancy – engaged in secondary activity just disclose it to us.
• #Sustainability – You can be a part of CSR program, represent yourself as a #shaper and contribute to a better future.

Disclosure

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.