822 Director Finance jobs in India

Immediate Joiners Preferred
Ola Campus-Bangalore
Qualifications & Skills
MBA and B. Tech. from Tier-1 institutes with minimum 10-15 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance roles
Experience in fast-paced technology start-up would be a plus
Prior experience in leading Deal Closure, Strategy and Corp Finance
Experience in the Automotive & EV or the Technology space
Key Responsibilities
Drive corporate finance initiatives, including identifying potential opportunities for expansion or diversification
Lead and facilitate fundraises (debt & equity), investor relations, M&A activities, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration efforts
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align business development efforts with overall company goals
Lead and facilitate partnership activities, including negotiations, integration, and partner management
Grow and provide leadership and guidance to the corporate finance and business development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Develop and execute comprehensive business plans to support organizational objectives
Utilize analytical skills to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making
Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance business opportunities and drive growth
Internal Stakeholders
CEO, CFO, Finance teams, Business teams and respective business and functional teams
External Stakeholders
Investors, Lenders, Rating Agencies, Other Companies, Advisors and Regulators

Immediate Joiners Preferred

Ola Campus-Bangalore

Qualifications & Skills

• MBA and B. Tech. from Tier-1 institutes with minimum 10-15 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance roles
• Experience in fast-paced technology start-up would be a plus
• Prior experience in leading Deal Closure, Strategy and Corp Finance
• Experience in the Automotive & EV or the Technology space

Key Responsibilities

• Drive corporate finance initiatives, including identifying potential opportunities for expansion or diversification
• Lead and facilitate fundraises (debt & equity), investor relations, M&A activities, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration efforts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align business development efforts with overall company goals
• Lead and facilitate partnership activities, including negotiations, integration, and partner management
• Grow and provide leadership and guidance to the corporate finance and business development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Develop and execute comprehensive business plans to support organizational objectives
• Utilize analytical skills to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance business opportunities and drive growth

Internal Stakeholders

CEO, CFO, Finance teams, Business teams and respective business and functional teams

External Stakeholders

Investors, Lenders, Rating Agencies, Other Companies, Advisors and Regulators

Skills Required
Negotiations, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25121227
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** Renaissance Goa Hotel, SY NO 30/8 and 9 30/3A 30/10-A, Goa, India, India, 403516VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**JOB SUMMARY**
Functions as the property's strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.
**CANDIDATE PROFILE**
**Education and Experience**
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
OR
- Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.
**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**
**Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making**
- Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
- Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
- Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
- Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
- Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans
- Creates the annual operating budget for the property.
- Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
- Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
- Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
- Analyzes financial data and market trends.
- Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
- Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales.
- Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
**Leading Finance Teams**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
- Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.
**Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders**
- Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
- Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
- Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
- Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
- Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
- Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.
- Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
**Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals**
- Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Improves profit growth in operating departments.
- Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.
**Managing Projects and Policies**
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
- Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
- Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
- Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
**Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities**
- Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
- Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program.
- Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
- Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.
- Conduct performance review process for employees.
- Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.
_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._
At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We're looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. If this sounds like you, we invite you to discover career opportunities with Renaissance Hotels. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

Director, Finance- Chennai
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Director, Finance to join our diverse and dynamic team. Project Finance group provides financial and consulting services designed to add value, direction and leadership to the business & is the key stakeholder for our clients in relation to their financial requirements. The team plays an integral part in enabling ICON to accomplish its objectives by bringing a best in class approach to evaluating its finances and strategy.
**People Leadership**
+ Lead PFA team with high quality delivery and focusing on centre of excellence.
+ Hiring right talent people for your team based on requirement and on board them based on agreed timeline.
+ Spending quality time with new joiners on training and bringing them on board.
+ Accuracy on reports from your team with timely deliverables for both internal & external stakeholders.
**Project Ownership**
+ Ownership of Study E2E - Understand the health of the study by analysing the financial and operational metrics such as FTE over burn, Invoicing, potential billing opportunity, financial KPIs - discussion with Project Manager if any adverse metrics will be accommodated by Sponsor in upcoming Change Order if any and reporting the same to Vice President of the study - to help in decision making and in total to comprehend the viability of study
+ External Reporting to Sponsor -Monthly and quarterly reporting involving Ownership of sponsor level- budgeted and forecasted, pass through expenses, Units achieved, milestones reached and Invoiced, Out of scope activities rendered to ensure potential invoicing is not missed and any additional ad hoc reports to assist decision making by liaising with operational team and Project Manager
+ Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, energy, responsiveness, decision-making, and effectiveness.
+ To assist the Manager of Finance (MOF) or Director of Finance (DOF) in ensuring that timely and accurate reports are prepared, and that our Work Orders are monitored so that our revenue, work performed and forecasts are objectively tracked and managed, in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives.
+ Develop, prepare and Maintain Monthly Revenue financial forecasts and budget reconciliations for the business unit.
+ Analyse business unit Monthly / Quarterly financial results and key Performance indicators. Prepare monthly Business unit reporting packages with insightful commentary and analysis.
+ Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio.
+ Build strong working relationships with all stakeholders- internal & external.
+ Support the pre close review of Revenue to ensure accuracy of reporting.
+ Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations.
+ As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
**Experience, Skills & Knowledge Requirement:**
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in Managing teams.
+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Demonstrate ability to interpret data (analytical skills) and convert between formats.
+ Numerate with financial understanding.
+ Having exposure in Project Revenue Business.
+ Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.
+ Prior experience in Oracle Financial systems, Hyperion, Alteryx, Power BI etc. is an advantage.
+ Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills.
+ Experience in Financial Analysis and planning Preferred.
**Educational Requirements:**
+ Completed Bachelor's degree or its international equivalent
+ **Professional Accountancy Qualification (CPA/ CWA/CA/ CMA)**
+ 10 + years of Post Qualification Experience.
**What ICON can offer you:**
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
+ Various annual leave entitlements
+ A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
+ Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
+ Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
+ Life assurance
+ Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site ( to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here ( in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here ( to apply

Quick Summary: As the Finance Director for Lightcast’s India Global Capability Center (GCC), you'll be part of India Leadership team which is responsible to drive the entity to achieve its strategic objectives. This includes managing financial reporting, treasury, compliance, taxation, accounting transformation, audit, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure sound financial governance and scalability. You will also be responsible for strengthening our finance capabilities in India and representing the India entity in global finance discussions.

Major Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

Accounting under India GAAP and in line with global practices (US GAAP/IFRS).

Integrate India’s financial transactions directly into Lightcast’s global consolidated accounting system; eliminate spreadsheet-based data transfer.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual reporting of income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

Lead the monthly closing process in collaboration with the US Finance team.

Oversee invoicing, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Treasury & Intercompany Transactions

Manage local treasury operations in coordination with the global team. 

Oversee and execute quarterly cash transfers, ensuring appropriate cash flow planning and controls.

Own the India side of intercompany agreements; manage intercompany billing, reconciliations, and related documentation.

Audit, Taxation & Compliance

Lead India’s statutory audit process and manage the audit firm relationship.

Build and scale the India finance team to handle reimbursements, capitalization entries, and monthly closings for India and group entities.

Ensure timely and accurate submissions, returns, assessments, appeals, and related activities under applicable statutory regulations.

Ensure compliance with Income Tax (including Transfer Pricing), GST, Customs Act, RBI regulations, SEZ/STPI, Companies Act (including secretarial responsibilities), labor laws, and other applicable regulations.

Liaise with external partners (, E&Y, tax firms) to maintain compliance and resolve tax matters.

Take tax positions in line with legal provisions and within the organization’s risk appetite, in consultation with the group tax team.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Accounting

Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting exercises for the India entity.

Develop and manage local cost structures and support cost accounting models, including project costing and value tracking.

Serve as a business partner to functional leads in India to support financial planning and decision-making.

Payroll & Internal Systems

Resolve all the queries of the employees related to payroll. 

Improve internal controls, system integrity, and reporting efficiencies.

Strategic Partnership & Finance Expansion

Serve as a finance business partner as we expand sales and personnel presence in India.

Build and scale the finance team in India to handle operations such as reimbursements, capitalization entries, and monthly closings.

Collaborate with engineering leadership to educate teams on software capitalization accounting practices.

Education and Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent; CPA/ICWA/ACCA is a plus.

12–15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Experience working in a global organization with intercompany operations and US GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Deep understanding of Indian taxation, labour laws, GST, and statutory requirements.

Strong grasp of accounting systems; prior experience in ERP/cloud-based financial systems.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work across geographies and functions.

About Lightcast:Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

***This is 100% remote role located in India.***

Director, Finance

As the local Finance shared services team leader, you’ll collaborate with global finance leaders to enable their strategies and build a high-performing finance shared services team in India. This position will report to the US Controller.

Perform and manage various finance shared services activities including AP, Billing and AR, GL accounting, bank reconciliations, Fixed assets accounting, and intercompany accounting.

Support month-end close activities and reporting

Review transactions to ensure accuracy of GL coding and processing.

Support global finance leaders with timely and accurate financial information and reporting

Establish Service Level Agreements for shared service activities, ensuring the teams consistently hit KPI’s, and report on KPIs’ and metrics to senior management.

Successfully implement and maintain financial accounting controls and processes and drive best practice through continuous improvement.

Support the transition of activities from regional finance teams across the globe to create the Shared Service Center (including recruitment and training)

As Finance lead for the India legal entity, ensure appropriate accounting and reporting under US and Indian GAAP, compliance with local laws and regulations, and local payroll and treasury support.

Facilitates hiring and training of full India finance and accounting team

Manages India team and supports overseas growth plan

Essential Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; masters degree or CPA/Chartered Accountant, a plus.

12+ years of Finance leadership experience, including shared services experience with a multinational company

Demonstrated strength in partnering with global leaders to develop strategies and plans that meet business needs.

Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and inspire a team, while monitoring employee performance results on a regular and data-driven basis.

Excellent communication and influencing skills, including across cultures.

Excellent knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office

Flexibility and willing to work on multiple assignments of varying tasks with personnel at all levels of the organization

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and an ability to build credibility with external and internal stakeholders

Self-starting attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow rapidly

Possesses ethics and integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information

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