Finance Director in City of London

OutConTec's Finance Transformation unit helps clients improve their financial performance by transforming their finance function. The team works with clients to design and implement strategic initiatives that enhance finance processes, optimize organizational structures, and drive business value. The unit leverages technology and data analytics to create efficient, effective, and innovative solutions that enable clients to better manage financial risks and opportunities. OutConTec's Finance Transformation professionals are experienced in managing complex finance transformation projects and possess a strong understanding of business processes, finance systems, and regulatory requirements. They work collaboratively with clients to deliver measurable results and help transform their finance function into a strategic partner that drives business performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Contributing to building and the continuous refresh of the long-term vision and strategy to continue growing the business.
• Taking ownership in business development activities and shall start pursuing opportunities and leading their delivery.
• Leading team members driving excellence, meeting with the team strategy and required KPIs.
• Being active on business development and thought leadership about specific accounting matters.
• Strong project management skills (PMP) as the delivery role requires senior client and stakeholder management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on high profile clients.
• Creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.
• Manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other line of services within OutConTec.
• Lead, coach, train and mentor junior staff, and support their growth and drawing their career path.

Requirements

• 10-12 years of experience.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills and creative thinker.
• Bachelor's or Master's ideally in Commerce or Finance.
• Accounting software proficiency.
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite especially Excel.
• Ability to work in tight deadlines.
• Candidates who have worked in BPO/KPO, ITES, Accounting Industry would be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in conducting finance function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots.
• Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation.
• Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within the finance function.
• Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments.
• Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Others).
• Proven track record in sales of professional services of US$ 1 million – 1.5 million annually.
• Proven track record in revenue under management of US$ 1.5 million.
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries.
• Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through advanced coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.
• The ability and willingness to travel where the project requirements dictate such as Europe.

About the Company

Global Outcontec Group is a British company that offers outsourcing, consulting and technology services to mid-sized (and small-sized) businesses worldwide. Our founders’ diverse and successful careers have paved the way for our operations in India, including an expandable 100-seater center in Hosur near Bangalore, India. Headquartered in London, UK, we are committed to providing top-notch services to our clients globally. Globally, top companies are leveraging Global Capability Centers (GCCs) through outsourcing or captives to establish key capabilities and onboard highly skilled professionals in talent-rich regions, all within a seamlessly integrated model. This approach not only enhances cost efficiency and productivity but also simplifies decision making. Outcontec offers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that enable businesses to easily build, manage, and scale fully owned capability centers in talent-rich hubs across India, with enterprise-ready solutions spanning finance, HR, IT, supply chain, customer service and operations. Our goal is to help mid-sized organisations seize the significant opportunity within capability centers to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and experience, allowing them to focus on their core business without missing out.