Senior Finance Manager, Chennai

Job Description Specific to: Intercompany Accounting (ICO / ICOY) Own and review intercompany accounting activities, including recharges, allocations, settlements, and eliminations. Perform and oversee intercompany reconciliations across entities, investigating and resolving mismatches within close timelines.Support period‑end intercompany accruals, reclassifications, and eliminations, ensuring balances are accurate and explained. Coordinate with counterparty finance teams (onshore/offshore) to resolve timing, pricing, and posting discrepancies. Ensure compliance with group policies, transfer pricing principles,and accounting standards preferably IFRS.Act as the go‑to SME during critical close windows, troubleshooting ICO issues and guiding the team to resolution. Systems&Tools Strong working knowledge of Oracle (or similar ERP) . Advanced Excel skills (pivots, Power Query basics, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, reconciliation models). Ability to analyse large data sets and troubleshoot system vs sub‑ledger mismatches . Leadership&Stakeholder Skills Ability to lead, guide, and coach team members , especially during peak close periods. Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills , confident engaging senior stakeholders. Calm and effective under high‑pressure close timelines .Qualification&Skills: Finance Graduate, with professional qualification (CA, MBA - Finance) 10-12 years of hands-on core FP&A/ICOY experience with at least 2-3 years in supervisory capacity in leading team Hand on experience of Finance , Planning&Analysis processes and ICOY process as well. Sound understanding of business context with ability to visualize broad picture Problem solving and analytical skills with eye for detail Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy Strong communication&presentation skills Note: Preferably retail, wholesale, FMCG, or distribution‑led businesses .