Lead - Internal Partnership and Cost Management

5 years

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About the Role

 

Introduction –

Lead, Internal Partnership and Cost Management

 

Opportunity –

In this role, you will:

  • Drive month-end closing, analyze trends (revenue, margins, overheads), and monitor cost price movements.
  • Partner with product and vertical heads to ensure efficient investment utilization, ROI tracking, and margin monitoring.
  • Lead overhead planning for annual budgets and 5-year plans.
  • Deliver finance transformation projects using technology to maximize impact.
  • Ensure effective financial controls: GRIR review, vendor reconciliations, payments, POs, royalty accruals, tax computations, and employee reimbursements.
  • Lead process improvements and automation in finance operations (Accounts Payable, Royalties, SAP workflows).
  • Analyze cost structures and support commercial decision-making (pricing, margins, product mix).
  • Deliver monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain control over the general ledger.
  • Coordinate with procurement on cash flow planning and timely settlements.
  • Play an active role in project rollouts (e.g., Supply Chain, SAP S4HANA).
  • Partner with business units to evaluate performance of new initiatives.

Your contributions will directly support financial integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

 

About You

 

Essential Criteria

  • CA/CWA with 12+ years of experience.
  • Proven experience in balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision support.
  • Experience in a similar role within a large organization.
  • Demonstrated success in finance operations transformation projects.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Strong understanding of internal/external business environments and dynamics.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Excel (intermediate), Word, and Outlook.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
 

Queries

shariq.anwar@oup.com

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