Job Description

Updated

·Sales enablement: Anchor sales enablement ie. support go-to-market initiatives, pursuits, host current and prospective client visits, demonstrate subject matter expertise and global delivery experience, commercial acumen around pricing and optimized costing

·Operational excellence: Provide service delivery oversight to the KGS Advisory Managed Services teams ensuring the achievement of the stated service delivery metrics (quality, budgets, efficiencies), adoption of GenAI, automation and innovation in a global delivery model

·Development, scaling and enhancement of solution offerings: Co-ordinating with various onshore and KGS teams to ensure the successful launch and support of new advisory solutions and services, including delivery model creation and enhancements. The Partner/ Associate Partner will also work closely with respective onshore colleagues to ensure seamless scaling and deployment activities

·Active go-to-market and operational leadership at KGS to drive growth and evolution in the execution of the Advisory Managed Services strategy

·Develop/enhance delivery models with resourcing, costing and pricing aligned with overall Advisory Managed Services solutions portfolio

·Co-ordinate with the relevant onshore and KGS colleagues to ensure that managed services technology environments for client access and ensure they meet the security and risk requirements for the firm and our clients

Educational qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA

Work experience

20+ yrs in an operational environment, with strong exposure to F&A at least last 5 years spent in leading Operations. Experience running F&A operation teams in India, supporting clients in the US.

·Success and relevant experience with Finance managed services and outsourcing (including but not limited to Finance operations, Reconciliation, Record to Report, Financial planning, Compliance, Controllership, Financial Reporting, Regulatory reporting

·Strong experience delivering large FP&A, Controllership and Regulatory and Management Reporting functions through an offshore delivery model

·Good understanding of business drivers and market and economic trends relevant for Advisory Managed Services; credible and experienced leader with ability to work across the complex firm matrix /with different groups

·Significant experience in a similar role within a large global organization; Subject matter knowledge related to outsourcing, shared services, business transformation, risk and broader technology consulting or similar practice areas

·Demonstrated go-to-market proficiency; ability to build and expand business relationships; Experience in client service, product management, governance, risk and compliance, and operational enablement.

·Go to market orientation and proven collaboration and enablement inside a similar large global organisation – ability to form and sustain enduring relationships

·Demonstrated success working with geographically dispersed team; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams; Ability to manage multiple programs/projects and priorities simultaneously

·Consensus and team building, with diverse teams, that moves ideas and projects ahead

·Action oriented with strong business acumen, creative problem solver; Knowledge of leading best practices and processes

·successful track record in establishing and developing an effective team. This includes development of offshore resources that are able to directly interact and collaborate with the clients in the US.