Director - Finance Control_

FC Governance lead will be responsible to lead FC control governance framework for centralised financial controllership function and will support designing controls in accordance with ERMF principles and ensure compliance of same. Role will be responsible for rolling out UK ACG framework and ensure there are no major gaps / weakness in compliance of key controls This role will be key member of FC India leadership team and required in-depth understanding of how various functions contribute to achieving the organization goals and the commercial objectives. The role will be accountable for keeping FC control documentation updated and oversee Balance Sheet Substantiation controls for the firm. Additionally, it will be responsible for periodic reviews of all key controls impacting Financial Reporting and designing effective KRI / KPIs for those controls and present in key governance forums. This role provides extensive exposure across the Business and diverse network of markets with opportunity to enhance control framework around Financial Reporting.

The role will also have responsibility formulate and support right-shoring strategy for controller function under our Fit for Growth (FFG) program. In addition to oversight across the breadth of day-to-day delivery, the broad areas covered within this role include:

·         Designing & Overseeing Financial control framework working closely Finance risk gov & Ops risk teams

·         Strategic direction and oversight of designing controls & processes that will leverage and enhance financial control function’s outcomes.

·         Creating the strategy for change in operating model design and optimising processes and controls with Product Control and other Business Finance teams

·         Support designing and execution of Finance Tech transformation journey.

Qualifications

Training, licenses, memberships and certifications

·         Qualified Chartered Accountant with 20+ years’ work experience in leading & managing Finance Ops risk / Control & Gov function/s.

·         Strong understanding GCC Banking - Finance control function.

·         Ability to work well under pressure, strong problem-solving skills and some hands-on operational experience.

·         Strategic mindset with strong experience in implementation of strategic changes as well as knowledge of IFRS and standard accounting practices etc.

·         Excellent business judgment, operational control management and risk assessment.

·         Should have strong knowledge and understanding of data management, data quality and its linkage in driving business performance management.

·         Good eye for detail and with a strong focus on controls and compliance to policies and procedures.

·         Demonstrated experience of influencing decisions at senior leadership level.   Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work with cross cultural teams.

·         Experience of working in a global organisation in a matrix environment.