GDS Director-Corporate Finance Leader

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for leading PAN GDS FP&A function cutting across Nine countries within the GDS organization. The FP&A leader assumes both a strategic and hands-on role. The successful candidate should have a strong background in Strategic Level Financial Analysis, a solution-oriented mindset, results-driven attitude, strong influence, leadership skills, and a motivation to join a dynamic organization.

Key responsibilities for this role:

Strategic

• Contribute to defining the strategy for the business unit. Serve as the key partner for relevant business leaders/stakeholders in determining strategy for the area of responsibility.
• Enable business decision capability by providing high-quality decision support analysis from a financial strategies perspective for key stakeholders.
• Ensure Finance objectives align with organization/business goals.
• Support and manage organization strategic/business improvement initiatives such as Acquisition, GDS cost optimization, Process improvements, and innovations.
• Business Budgeting/Planning and Forecasting
• Translate strategy into budget/planning and propose measurable targets.
• Oversee and manage the business budget and forecast process and report the results.
• Evaluate financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios, and recommend actions.
• Business Performance
• Deliver monthly Financial performance analysis reports with actionable insights and solutions to address issues.
• Monitor progress achieved and provide insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identify issues and advise management on actions.
• Exhibit cost leadership and drive appropriate cost structure, and productivity optimization.
• Automation-Driven and Results-Focused: Proficient in integrating technical solutions to drive strategic business outcomes

Leadership and behavioural competencies

• Effective leadership style with a focus on building an inclusive culture and high-performing teams of global professionals.
• Ability to lead teams in different contexts and environments with an awareness of group dynamics to drive an inclusive approach.
• Relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders to achieve high-performance outcomes.
• Influencing skills - ability to work with ambiguity and build consensus across diverse views, cultures, and styles.
• Excellent communication and articulation skills with a focus on business development and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical skills with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrates passion and energy in promoting EY values and behaviours.

People Leadership and Development

• Ensure the GDS Global FP&A team is organized, staffed, skilled, and directed. Guide, motivate, and develop the team within GDS Talent guidelines.

Education and experience requirements

• CA or equivalent; post-graduation is desirable but not mandatory.
• Approximately 16+ years of relevant experience within a big four accounting firm or large multinational firms, with at least 8 years of experience in a senior management role.
• Experience working in a cross-border, virtual environment, and international stint is preferred.
• Structured and results-driven leader with a high ability to influence the organization.
  • Strategic orientation and good Change Management capability.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.

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