Core functions: + Minimum 10-12 years of financial cost controlling experience + Experience in annual financial planning, forecasting and monthly close/ variance + Ability to interact, engage and influence senior business leaders + Knowledge of SAP and financial reporting structure + Hands on and detail oriented, with a strong ability to co-ordinate across different Geographies + Ability to manage multiple functions at same point of time + People Management Experience Role Responsibilities: + Formulate annual operating plan and forecast for various functions in concurrence with business and finance leaders + Demonstrate deep understanding of underlying business drivers and assist business/ finance leaders to attain strategic business vision + Advise business leaders on attaining their business targets + Ensure minimal variance to annual operating plan and forecast. Ensure all variances are thoroughly explained and justified + Have periodic review of financials with business & finance leaders + Ability to be a team player, troubleshooter and a consensus-builder + Excellent verbal and written communications skills + Ability to thrive in Ambiguity and embrace change + Ability to aggregate large volumes of data and construct useful analysis for Management insights + Excellent presentation skills + Demonstrated ability to be proactive and self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic work environment Qualifications: + More than 10-12 years of relevant work experience required + CA or MBA with relevant experience preferred + SAP experience preferred