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Project Role: Associate Director Project – Finance Work Experience: 12+ years Work location: Thane OR Bangalore Mode of work: Hybrid Work Timing : 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM Global Finance Operations team The Bangalore based Global Finance Operations team is a shared services organization which plays a pivotal role in managing the Order to Cash (O2C) process for a major part of the global Research & Development Services organization. The team support around 35% of the global project portfolio. In addition, the team provides quality services related to Global Financial Reporting, Global Systems Support (GPSS) and to a smaller extent related to FP&A, GL, AP and AR PURPOSE The primary purpose of the role is to independently manage the O2C activities for a portfolio of projects. The portfolio would have a run rate of millions of dollar per annum Additionally, the role is expected to own relationships with internal stakeholders - business finance/ project leadership, account management & credit control teams REPORTS TO: Director - Global Finance RESPONSIBILITIES Independently managing internal stakeholders within IQVIA. Stakeholders include: Account management teams Project Operations teams represented by the Project Leader Project Finance Global Leadership Business Finance Local Country Finance Independently managing the O2C for the GFR & ODU projects portfolio including but not limited to: Contract Management Backlog Management and revenue forecasting Revenue Accounting Compliance including SOx adherence and other audits Supporting the invoicing and accounts receivables team Ad-hoc customer reporting Global Projects Systems Support – Managing master data and other system configuration & maintenance related activity in PeopleSoft. People Management – Managing a team of PFMs and other finance personnel. The total team size would be 10+ Continuous process improvement and automation REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Leadership skills – Ability to lead and work independently Ability to work in a multicultural transnational environment Ability to deal with ambiguity and devising solutions to complex issues Expert knowledge of O2C operational process in any services industry Good understanding of statutory and management accounting Strong communication skills – written and verbal Understanding of process design/ process improvement frameworks and methods Willingness to work in a flexible & challenging environment MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate or Post Graduate in Commerce, Economic, Accounting or Management. A Chartered Accountant will have additional advantage Work Experience CA or 1st Tier MBA – More than 10 years relevant experience 2nd Tier MBA or Graduates – More than 15 years of relevant experience People Management – Managed a span of: At least 30 people in case of BPO At least 10 people in case of functional finance