Finance and Process Manager

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, process-driven Finance Manager to lead Finance & Accounting operations in our Gurugram-based Shared Services Centre, supporting stakeholders across the UK, Europe and the US. The role combines strong technical accounting and people leadership with ownership of operational performance, financial controls and continuous improvement.A central mandate is to critically assess how work is performed; design, document, implement, stabilise and mature end-to-end processes; identify and eliminate redundant or non-value-adding activities; and deliver measurable gains in productivity, accuracy, cost efficiency and service quality. Excellent written and spoken English is essential. The Gurugram office operates Monday to Friday.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Operations and Service DeliveryLead end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Record-to-Report (RTR), General Ledger, intercompany and bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities, meeting accuracy, completeness and timeliness requirementsManage team workloads, priorities, service levels and escalations; develop team capability and foster an open, accountable and improvement-oriented working cultureMaintain effective financial controls, quality assurance, compliance with internal policies and audit readiness; support internal and external audits and close corrective actions promptlyPartner with country finance teams, controllers and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues, improve handoffs and deliver reliable servicesProcess Design, Documentation and ImplementationOwn the full process lifecycle: discovery and assessment, current-state mapping, future-state design, documentation, approval, implementation, transition, stabilisation and ongoing maturationMap end-to-end workflows, dependencies, decision points, handoffs, controls and responsibilities; create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process maps, RACI matrices and process governance documentationDesign streamlined, standardised and scalable processes, balancing efficient execution with regulatory requirements, financial integrity and proportionate controlsLead rollout of redesigned processes, including stakeholder alignment, testing, training, knowledge transfer, change management and handover into business-as-usual operationsMonitor post-implementation performance, resolve defects and control gaps, and establish periodic reviews to progressively improve process maturity and resilienceEfficiency, Simplification and Continuous ImprovementCritically challenge established practices and assess whether each process step, approval, report, reconciliation or manual intervention adds value or serves a necessary control purposeIdentify duplicated effort, redundant controls, unnecessary approvals, repetitive data entry, avoidable rework, inefficient handoffs and local variations; eliminate non-value-adding work or redesign it for greater efficiencyLead business process re-engineering and standardisation across supported business units, retaining local variations only where justified by law or genuine business needPrioritise process simplification and elimination of unnecessary steps before applying ERP enhancements, workflow automation and digital toolsEstablish baseline measures and track outcomes including cycle times, error and rework rates, on-time delivery, cost per transaction, manual effort, productivity per FTE and capacity released; report quantifiable benefits and sustain improvementsBuild a culture of constructive challenge in which team members regularly identify inefficiencies, propose practical solutions and own implementation of improvementsRequirementsAt least five years of experience in Finance Shared Services, Global Business Services (GBS) or accounting operations, including responsibility for finance process deliveryStrong technical knowledge of AP, AR, RTR, General Ledger, month-end close, reconciliations and financial controlsDemonstrated hands-on experience across the complete process lifecycle, including process mapping, design, SOP documentation, implementation, transition, stabilisation and maturity improvementEvidence of eliminating redundant tasks, simplifying workflows or re-engineering processes with measurable gains in efficiency, service quality, cost or capacityA questioning, analytical mindset and sound judgement to distinguish necessary controls from unnecessary bureaucracy; ability to challenge existing ways of working constructivelyExperience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite or comparable systems, and practical exposure to workflow optimisation and automationKnowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, business process re-engineering or process excellence methods is desirableAbility to establish KPIs, performance baselines, process governance and sustainable improvement routinesStrong leadership, coaching, stakeholder influencing, problem-solving, change management and cross-functional project delivery skillsExcellent written and spoken English, including presentation skills; adaptability, organisation and ability to manage competing prioritiesFlexibility to work shifts aligned with international stakeholders; specific hours to be confirmedSuccess MeasuresReliable delivery of finance operations against agreed service levels and month-end deadlinesCurrent, approved and consistently followed SOPs and process ownership across in-scope activitiesDocumented reductions in redundant steps, manual effort, cycle time, errors and reworkSuccessful implementation and stabilisation of redesigned processes, with measurable and sustained productivity improvementsEffective financial controls, timely remediation of audit findings and positive stakeholder service outcomesAbout UsThe Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security, offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses and customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites and banking, we operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities. Serving customers in over 100 markets, together we create a safer world. Gunnebo Entrance Control specialises in entrance control solutions that enable our customers with increased efficiency, safety and end-user experience. Our wide range of products are designed to create a safe environment without restricting freedom of movement, whether it is to enter the lobby of a company, a supermarket, an entertainment area, an industrial area or public transport. We shape the future of people flow management.BenefitsDiversity StatementGunnebo Entrance Control is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our products so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regards to race, colour, religion, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other dimension of diversity.