Sr Manager - Process Transformation

Cubic Transportation; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation in Hyderabad seeks a Finance Operations Process Leader to drive baseline processes, boost efficiency, and lead continuous improvement across finance operations. This role will implement automation, data modeling, and integrated planning to deliver fact-based success measures.

Four-year degree in Accounting/Finance with 7–10 years of progressive experience is required; an MBA and CPA are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Accounting or Finance with progressive experience.
• An MBA and CPA Certification are highly desirable.
• Experience with general ledger, P&L and Balance Sheet is required.
• Ability to build partnerships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Experience with business process design and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Eliminate waste using Lean principles to build a lean operating culture.
• Apply DMAIC to identify gaps and deliver measurable improvements.
• Develop role-based training to drive process adoption and reduce errors.
• Conduct internal audits to verify documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Define and track KPIs to validate ROI and sustain gains.
• Lead automation initiatives (RPA, workflow tools) with business cases.
• Apply modern finance practices to strengthen operations.
• Manage cross-functional project teams through full lifecycles.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Champion Kaizen mindset across teams for incremental improvement.
• Drive end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transformation to reduce cycle times.

Skills

Lean principles

DMAIC methodology

Process improvement

Training & coaching

Auditing & compliance

KPI development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Root cause analysis

Kaizen culture

Automation initiatives

Data modeling

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary:

The Finance Operation Process leader will drive establishing baseline processes, increasing efficiency and leading continuous improvement across the finance operations teams and develop appropriate performance indicators to convey fact-based success measurements. In this role, the Finance Operations Process leader will drive the injection of contemporary finance practices rooted in automation, data modeling and integrated business planning and reporting. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position regularly exercise discretionary and regular decision-making authority.

• Eliminate waste and non-value-added activities using Lean principles to build a results-driven, low-bureaucracy operating culture

• Apply DMAIC methodology to identify process gaps, design solutions, and deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency

• Develop and deliver role-based training programs to drive consistent process adoption, reducing error rates and rework across Finance Operations

• Conduct regular internal audits using control frameworks to verify that process documentation is accurate, current, and compliant

• Define and track KPIs post-implementation — including cost savings, cycle time, and error reduction — to validate ROI and sustain process gains

• Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives (RPA, workflow tools) with clear business cases showing efficiency, cost, and risk-reduction benefits

• Apply knowledge of modern finance practices — cloud ERP systems, data modeling, and automated controls — to strengthen financial operations

• Manage cross-functional project teams through full project lifecycles, from charter and scope definition to delivery and handovers using structured PM frameworks

• Perform root cause analysis on complex operational issues, developing corrective actions that align with business objectives and financial targets

• Champion a Kaizen mindset across teams, embedding a culture of incremental improvement, accountability, and quality at every process level

• Support additional initiatives assigned by leadership, contributing finance and operational expertise across evolving business priorities

• Drive end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transformation by streamlining procurement, invoice processing, and payment workflows — reducing cycle times, strengthening vendor controls, and delivering measurable cost and compliance improvements

Minimum Job Requirements:

Four-year college degree in Accounting or Finance with at least seven to ten years progressive finance and accounting experience required, preferably in a large organization. An MBA and CPA Certification are highly desirable. Minimum of 10 years’ experience with general ledger, P&L and Balance Sheet. Ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Ability to identify areas of under-performance and agree plans to rectify. Demonstrate experience of design and implementation of business process with a continuous improvement mindset. Must be initiative-taking, pragmatic, and able to work independently. Diligent and strong attention to detail. Strong influencing skills, able to solve problems and find effective and timely resolutions. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to share knowledge, coach and collaborate effectively with individuals and other departments. Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to multitask and ruthlessly prioritize. Financial experience in a manufacturing environment and service-based organization is highly desirable. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, prior experience of SAP preferred but not essential. Able to protect and handle confidential personnel information. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer required. Limited to travel including international.