Assistant Department Manager - Financial Shared Services

Burns & Mcdonnell India

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage Shared Services finance teams (AP, Payroll, AR, Billing) in India.

Key Responsibilities

  • process improvement
  • performance reporting
  • kpi monitoring
  • team coordination
  • strategic planning
  • stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Represent the Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Billing teams in meetings and presentations, advocating for the team’s goals and achievements -Mentor and develop Section Manager and leads, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills, leadership and futuristic strategic thought process. -An expert collaborator, who builds active strategic partnerships and mutually beneficial relationships to pre-empt sources of conflict and ensure continued collaboration that drives performance for the organization -Work with Section managers and leads to support team members, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. -Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance team performance. -Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement. Present performance reports for the Accounts payable and Billing team to management. -Monitor and evaluate team performance along with section managers, implementing improvements as needed. -Lead the planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Billing Teams. -Collaboration with the US finance leaders and BMI finance leaders to streamline processes and improve service delivery. -Lead the formulation and execution of long-term strategic plans that align with the US Corporate Financial Services vision and goals. This includes identifying growth opportunities, assessing market trends, and driving innovation to ensure sustainable competitive advantage -Collaboration with US Finance Manager to understand Finance department broader strategies and specific Shared Services strategy, and influencing these strategies based on local knowledge and experience.

Requirements

  • chartered accountant
  • cpa
  • mba
  • 12 years
  • leadership
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. -Shows courage and confidence to speak up and challenge competently even when confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances. -Minimum 12 years of experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a shared services environment. -Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA, MBA from prime institutions strongly preferred. -Strong leadership, Strategic Thinking and team management skills. -Occasional travel to US may be required -A proven track record of driving successful transformation and change -An experienced people leader, who can deliver optimal work design, development, and drive performance through their team

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell India

-Founded with a vision to tackle complex engineering challenges, the company is a key player in providing full-service engineering, architecture, and construction solutions. -Recognized across various industries for its expertise in infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. -Involved in high-impact, high-visibility projects, from designing intricate power plants to constructing large-scale transportation networks. -Significantly contributes to renewable energy sectors, driving both wind and solar energy projects. -Excels at bringing innovative, sustainable designs to life, often serving as the main contractor for projects of national significance. -Operates across critical industries like utilities, energy, and government sectors, showcasing versatility and expertise in handling large-scale, complex undertakings. -Continues to shape the future of engineering in India and beyond through creativity, technical expertise, and industry needs understanding.

Sector Specialisms

Oil and Gas

Chemical and Petrochemical

Transmission and Distribution

Energy

Environmental Services

Food and Consumer Products

Water

Power

Transportation

Aviation

Manufacturing