Finance Head- Mumbai in Bombay, भारत

Job Description: Regional Finance Manager

Department: Finance
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience
Industry Preference: Airline / Travel industry preferred
 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Chartered Accountant to lead regional finance operations, taxation, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and risk management across multiple countries. The role will involve partnering with regional business leaders, guiding local finance teams, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and driving process improvements in alignment with the organisation’s global finance strategy.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Indian taxation and compliance, financial management, internal controls, and business partnering, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regional Finance Management

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations across the region, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, taxation requirements, statutory regulations, and regulatory reporting obligations.

• Manage banking relationships, treasury, cash flow, payroll, credit control, supplier management, and finance-related administration.

• Establish and strengthen internal controls, conduct risk assessments, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

• Lead the development of the regional finance structure, reporting framework, and operating strategy.

• Provide guidance and support to local finance teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of finance processes.

2. Taxation, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable taxation laws, including indirect taxation, payroll taxation, and other statutory requirements.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess their potential impact on regional operations.

• Address complex taxation, audit, regulatory, and compliance matters across countries.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and legal advisors on financial and regulatory matters.

• Work closely with the Group Legal Team and relevant stakeholders to resolve local and regional issues.

• Partner with regional leadership to complete control self-assessments and strengthen risk management practices.

3. Business Partnering & Process Improvement

• Partner with the Regional General Manager and other department heads to provide financial insights and business solutions.

• Work closely with Head Office to implement global finance initiatives, policies, and strategies.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, standardise processes, and strengthen financial controls.

• Provide timely updates to regional management and Head Office regarding regulatory developments and emerging financial risks.

• Participate in discussions with local authorities and external working groups, as required.

• Ensure continuity of finance operations during periods of absence, disruption, or business-critical events.

4. People Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate regional finance teams to achieve departmental objectives.

• Ensure the right organisational structure and resources are in place to support effective finance operations.

• Monitor employee performance, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.

• Identify training needs and develop high-potential employees.

• Promote collaboration, effective communication, and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead by example and demonstrate strong leadership, adaptability, and professionalism.

5. Emergency & Crisis Management

• Support emergency, accident, and crisis response activities, as required by the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with experience in taxation and compliance.

• Minimum 10 years of finance and accounting experience post-qualification.

• Proven experience handling Indian taxation and statutory compliance matters.

• Strong understanding of operational accounting, indirect taxation, payroll taxation, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in the airline or travel industry will be an advantage.

• Experience in business partnering and providing financial solutions to business stakeholders is preferred.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of SAP and MS Excel.

• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management skills.

• Excellent knowledge of taxation, compliance, internal controls, and risk management.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities across different locations.

• Ability to work effectively with senior management, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and the ability to manage change effectively.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA with substantial post-qualification experience in finance leadership, Indian taxation, statutory compliance, and regional financial operations. The candidate should be capable of managing finance teams across multiple locations, partnering with business leaders, handling complex regulatory matters, and implementing efficient financial processes.