Svitzer
Finance
HeadofFinance,India
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“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.
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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