Job Description & How to Apply Below
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.
Role Overview
The Finance Director – India is a senior leadership role responsible for partnering closely with the India CEO and Palladium Global CFO to drive the financial performance, discipline, and strategic direction of the India business.
This role replaces the traditional controllership construct and is positioned as a business-facing finance leadership role, accountable for ensuring that financial performance is actively managed, forecasted, and optimized to support both operational delivery and long-term growth.
The Finance Director will lead the India Finance function and act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO, translating business strategy into financially grounded plans, strengthening performance visibility, and driving accountability across revenue, margin, and cash outcomes.
Your primary responsibilities will revolve around India Business and Project Financial Management (FM) and in particular the incumbent will be expected to:
Operational Responsibilities
Deliver and continuously strengthen financial performance management for the India business, ensuring revenue, NSR, EBITDA, margin, and cash outcomes are actively tracked and managed
Establish robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting discipline, including rolling forecasts and forward-looking analysis
Maintain clear visibility of pipeline, backlog, revenue sources, margin, and cash performance Drive disciplined billing, collections, and working capital management to ensure strong cash conversion.
Ensure financial performance is actively managed (not only reported) with clear accountability across the finance function.
Deliver accurate and timely month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis in alignment with Global Finance standards
Implement and lead cash, profit, and business forecasts aligned to strategic and operational plans.
Strengthen financial systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to support decision-making
Statutory Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
Oversee preparation and submission of statutory financial statements and reports
Manage external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit items
Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and statutory obligations
Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and risk management framework.
Strategic Responsibilities
Partner with the India CEO and leadership team to translate business strategy into financially viable plans
Provide financial evaluation and advice on investments, growth opportunities, and resource allocation
Drive financial visibility and insight to support proactive business decision-making
Strengthen financial acumen across business leaders and project teams
Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation and value creation strategies
Lead and develop the India Finance team to ensure high performance, accountability, and capability building
Quantitative KPIs (Success Measures)
Revenue and Net Service Revenue (NSR)
EBITDA and margin
Free cash flow
Reporting Structure
Direct reporting:
India CEO
Matrix reporting:
Palladium Global CFO
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA or equivalent
Strong experience in business finance leadership roles
Proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders and driving financial performance
Strong understanding of financial planning, project accounting, and commercial models
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Key competencies and professional expertise required
Strategic financial leadership and business partnering
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Data-driven decision making and forecasting capability
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