About the role
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 optimization, standardization 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 : process optimization & automation expertise
● Lead Finance transformation and process improvement initiatives with a focus on end-to-end transactional processes optimization (P2P, O2C, R2R), process standardization 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 optimization 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 escalate 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 initiative 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:
● Experience: 6 - 8 years in project or program management, ideally within a Finance Transformation or Consulting environment (Big 4).
o Strong understanding of Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R and FP&A) and finance systems (e.g. accounting, budgeting)
o Six sigma certification & PMP certification is a plus
o Strong experience in Finance process optimization, standardization and automation, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive scalable operational improvements.
o Knowledge of process automation tools and AI-enabled solutions (e.g. Alteryx, N8N, AI tools) to support operational efficiency and process optimization.
● Project Skills:
o Strong experience in Finance process optimization, automation and standardization, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements across transactional processes.
o Proven experience driving process improvement and automation initiatives in complex Finance environments.
o 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;
o Fluency in English
Qualifications
CA / MBA in Finance / Masters degree (post graduate) in Finance
Additional Information
Benefits @Believe:
#Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, not in time and out time
#Office perks – a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lacklustre, 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.
Disclaimer:
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.