Svitzer

Finance

HeadofFinance,India

₹45–75L ~AI est. India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head of Finance, India at Svitzer. Skills: Financial leadership, Statutory director, Financial reporting, Risk management. Lead financial management for India business. Lead financial reporting for India business”

Industry & Context.

Finance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related, Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent), 8-10 years progressive finance experience, People leadership responsibilities, Knowledge of IFRS, financial governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, Proven experience in financial reporting, Proven experience in statutory reporting, Proven experience in budgeting, Proven experience in forecasting, Proven experience in audit management, Proven experience in corporate compliance, Previous experience serving as a statutory Director, Experience supporting financial consolidation and reporting within a regional or multinational environment

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with ERP, Financial reporting experience with OneStream financial consolidation software, Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics, Experience within maritime industries, Experience within transportation industries, Experience within logistics industries, Experience within infrastructure industries, Experience within asset-intensive industries

What You'll Do.

Lead financial management for India business

Lead financial reporting for India business

Lead financial planning for India business

Lead financial analysis for India business

Ensure timely monthly financial reporting

Ensure accurate monthly financial reporting

Ensure timely quarterly financial reporting

Ensure accurate quarterly financial reporting

Ensure timely annual financial reporting

Ensure accurate annual financial reporting

Oversee cash flow management

Oversee performance monitoring

Maintain robust financial controls

Maintain governance frameworks

Maintain risk management practices

Ensure compliance with IFRS

Ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements

Serve as appointed Director of legal entities

Ensure compliance with Companies Act

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Represent company with government authorities

Represent company with regulatory bodies

Act as authorised signatory

Review statutory filings

Approve statutory filings

Review financial statements

Approve financial statements

Review tax submissions

Approve tax submissions

Review corporate documentation

Approve corporate documentation

Maintain governance standards

Fulfil fiduciary responsibilities

Support AMEA Region financial reporting

Support AMEA Region consolidation

Support AMEA Region forecasting

Support AMEA Region year-end reporting

Support quarterly sustainability reporting

Contribute to regional control framework initiatives

Contribute to continuous improvement programmes

Coordinate external audits

Drive timely resolution of audit findings

Partner with regional finance teams

Strengthen reporting quality

Strengthen governance

Lead local finance team

Coach local finance team

Develop local finance team

Foster culture of accountability

Foster culture of collaboration

Foster culture of continuous improvement

Build relationships with internal stakeholders

Build relationships with external stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Local site leadership; Regional finance colleagues; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Clear communication; Confident communication

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced finance leader with solid experience in managing the finance function? Do you have the experience, credibility and judgement required to fulfil statutory director responsibilities while supporting business performance? Join Svitzer as Head of Finance for India and take responsibility for financial management and reporting, controls, compliance, and statutory director obligations while working closely with local and regional stakeholders across a global organisation. # **What you can look forward to ** As Head of Finance for India, you will lead the finance function for Svitzer's operations in India and serve as an appointed Director of the company's legal entities. Reporting to the AMEA Region CFO, you will be responsible for financial reporting, planning, controls, governance, and statutory compliance, while leading a small team of finance professionals. You will work closely with local site leadership and regional finance colleagues to support business performance, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. The role also includes responsibility for supporting regional financial reporting and consolidation activities for the AMEA region, providing exposure to a broader international finance environment. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on financial management with leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement in one of the world's leading providers of marine services. # **What will you do ** Your key responsibilities will be: ## _Financial leadership & Reporting:_ * Lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, planning and analysis for the India business. * Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting. * Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and performance monitoring. * Maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and risk management practices. * Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFR

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