Director, Corporate Finance, Management

Location: Bengaluru

Job Description

Job details

Proposed designation

Director

Role type

Client Engagement Director driving FP&A operations and transformation initiatives

Reporting to

Associate Partner

Geo to be supported

UK

Work timings: 11.30AM to 8.00PM (stretch as may be applicable in discussion with Reporting manager)
Work mode:
Hybrid

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities

KPMG has launched FP&A as a Service for a major banking client, delivering end-to-end financial planning and analysis operations and strategic process enhancements leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). We are seeking a Customer Engagement Director to lead this initiative. This role will act as the single point of contact for the client, driving FP&A process operations, strategic improvements, and transformation initiatives in close collaboration with client leadership.

In addition to client delivery, the Director will contribute to KPMG's practice development in FP&A as a Service and FP&A transformation, shaping offerings and go-to-market strategies in this emerging space.

qServe as the primary liaison for the client, ensuring seamless delivery of FP&A operations and strategic initiatives.

qLead a Managed Services team of 30+ resources, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to SLAs.

qOversee FP&A process optimization and transformation programs

qPartner with client leadership to identify and implement process enhancements aligned with business objectives.

qDrive new initiatives within FP&A as a Service and contribute to KPMG's broader FP&A transformation practice.

qLead governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting for all FP&A initiatives.

qSupport business development and thought leadership in FP&A transformation.

Qualifications

Educational qualifications

qCandidate should have an MBA from recognized Tier-1 B-School or Professional qualification such as: CPA or CA. along with 15+ years of relevant work experience

Work Experience

qProven experience as FP&A process owner or senior leader within a major banking institution.

qStrong background in EPM/FP&A transformation programs, including design and implementation.

qHands-on understanding of SAP SAC; familiarity with other EPM tools such as Oracle, Anaplan is an advantage.

qDemonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.

qExcellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate the business challenges and explain proposed solutions.

qAbility to build collaborative relationships with project teams.

qStrong analytical / MS Excel skills and Presentation/ PowerPoint skills

qOverseas travel may be involved.

Mandatory technical & functional skills

Proven experience as FP&A process owner or senior leader within a major banking institution.
Strong background in EPM/FP&A transformation programs, including design and implementation.
Hands-on understanding of SAP SAC; familiarity with other EPM tools such as Oracle, Anaplan is an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence senior leadership and drive change.
Self-starting, proactive team player with an ability to work in challenging environments
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Key leadership competencies

Should drive engaged workforce and uphold positive relationships with employees, to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
Quality:
Must have the ability to oversee all aspects of quality control processes and ensure that the services provided to the clients meet the highest possible standards by being detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.
Continuous Improvement:
Should be able to identify the areas of improvement and focus on continual improvement
Financial Knowledge:
Must possess strong financial skills to ensure that the financials

of their respective unit are managed to or better than budget.

Risk & Compliance:
Should ensure all risk practices of the firm are compiled without any non-compliance.

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