Senior Manager-Business Finance

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Job Title: Senior Manager – Business Finance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced finance leader to partner with business and operations teams in a high-performance manufacturing environment. The role will act as a Finance Business Partner for a key business segment, driving financial planning, performance management, cost control, and governance.

The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, ensuring financial discipline, and strengthening internal controls, while working closely with both local and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead the development and execution of Annual Operating Plans and Long-Range Financial Plans in alignment with business strategy
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial submissions in enterprise reporting systems
• Partner with business leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Review and approve journal entries and financial adjustments
• Analyze financial performance across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Deliver insightful variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and drive corrective actions
• Lead balance sheet reviews and ensure integrity through timely reconciliations and issue resolution

Business Performance Management

• Provide actionable financial insights on key performance indicators including cost, productivity, profitability, and working capital
• Support periodic business performance reviews with senior leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities and recommend improvement actions

Cost Management & Profitability

• Drive cost governance across operations, ensuring alignment with business case assumptions
• Monitor product costing and profitability, including transfer pricing mechanisms
• Partner with operations to analyze cost variances and implement sustainable corrective measures

Capital Investment Governance

• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals using financial metrics such as IRR, NPV, and payback period
• Ensure alignment of capital investments with strategic and financial objectives

Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to assess demand and supply plans and translate them into financial forecasts
• Drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency initiatives

Operational Finance Support

• Participate in structured cross-functional operational review forums
• Provide financial guidance to resolve operational and commercial challenges impacting performance

Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards (Indian GAAP and US GAAP)
• Maintain a robust internal controls framework in line with SOX and statutory requirements
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure timely closure of open items
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with tax and regulatory teams on business financials.
• Continuous Improvement & Transformation
• Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on process improvement, standardization, and automation
• Drive digital adoption to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted finance partner to business and operational leaders
• Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across regions
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team with a strong focus on capability building and succession planning
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA/ICWA)

Experience

• 15+ years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting
• Strong background in manufacturing finance, plant accounting, and business controlling
• Experience in managing finance for multi-product or multi-business environments
• Exposure to multinational organizations and global reporting frameworks preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP and US GAAP
• Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and performance management
• High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights
• High standards of integrity, governance, and confidentiality
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational and long-term priorities

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to work in a complex, technology-driven manufacturing environment
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders
• Platform to drive transformation, efficiency, and business impact

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Benefits package includes:

-           Group Term Life Insurance.

-           Group Health Insurance.

-           Group Personal Accident Insurance.

-           Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.

-           Employee scholar programme.

-           Work life balance.

-           National Pension Scheme

-           LTA

-           Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India)

• Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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