Senior Manager – Finance Strategic Projects – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Senior Manager – Finance Strategic Projects (FSP) in Bengaluru. The role governs and monitors FSPs, ensuring robust financial planning, accounting frameworks, and effective use of resources across strategic investments.

You will oversee major investments, ensure IFRS/Ind AS compliance, and drive performance through governance and reporting to the Group Controller and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• CA with 12-15 years of relevant experience in finance governance and project oversight.
• Experience in Big 4 or large corporate environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory frameworks (IFRS, Ind AS).
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Governance, monitoring, and performance management of Finance Strategic Projects (FSP).
• Lead financial planning, accounting frameworks, and resource utilization for strategic investments.
• Conduct periodic project reviews with capital deployment considerations.
• Oversee overseas investments, leased assets, intangible assets, and startup investments.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and develop financial evaluation models.
• Coordinate audits and report to Group Controller and senior leadership.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

12-15 years exp

Big 4 exposure

Financial reporting

IFRS Ind AS knowledge

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

AI tools

Education

CA

Tools

ERP software

AI tooling

Job description

Description:

Job Title:

Senior Manager – Finance Strategic Projects (FSP)

Role Overview:

This is a critical corporate role responsible for the governance, monitoring, and performance management of Finance Strategic Projects (FSP). The position involves overseeing financial planning, accounting frameworks, and ensuring effective utilization of resources across strategic investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monitoring, review, and governance of all Finance Strategic Projects (FSP).
• Ensure robust financial planning, accurate accounting, and establishment of key financial metrics for all projects.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews of projects involving significant capital deployment.
• Oversee financial aspects of:
  • i. Overseas Direct Investments
  • ii. Investments in Leased Assets
  • iii. Development of Intangible Assets
  • iv. Investments in Startups
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards such as Ind AS and IFRS.
• Develop and implement financial management models for effective project evaluation.
• Manage stakeholder communication through structured reporting and operating mechanisms.
• Coordinate and ensure timely audits of all Finance Strategic Projects.
• Proactively identify and communicate deviations from project plans to stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Group Controller and senior leadership team.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 or large corporate environment preferred.
• Strong exposure to financial reporting involving multiple stakeholder perspectives.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • 1. Financial management models
  • 2. Indian and international reporting frameworks
  • 3. Financial consolidation, taxation, and ESG reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of technology tools including ERP systems, adjacent applications, and AI tools is an added advantage.