Case Studies

Manager Finance & Accounts

Overview

Challenge

The main challenge was to find a finance professional with an in-depth understanding of accountancy and experience in a corporate finance environment within a global firm. The role demanded exceptional proficiency in financial management, the ability to adhere to tight deadlines, and a track record of working in high-pressure environments. The search required thorough assessments to ensure the candidate’s capabilities matched the MNC’s high standards.

Result

After a rigorous two-month search and assessment process, a suitable candidate was identified from a captive center of British Telecommunications (BT). This candidate demonstrated a strong orientation towards accounts and finance and had significant experience managing financial functions within a global context. Their expertise and background in a reputable organization made them the ideal choice for the Manager Finance & Accounts role, ensuring the MNC’s financial operations in India would be managed with the highest level of professionalism and accuracy.

Unique Approach

The recruitment process involved a focused search on candidates with core accountancy knowledge and experience in the corporate finance sector of global firms. The search strategy included a long series of assessments to evaluate candidates’ technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to meet deadlines under pressure. By concentrating on professionals with relevant experience in reputable organizations, particularly from captive centers of well-known global firms, the recruitment team was able to identify a candidate who met the MNC’s stringent criteria for the role, ensuring the successful continuation of its finance and accounting functions in India.

2021 - 2022

Financial Year

A top European MNC's India office

Client

Manager Finance & Accounts

Financial Year

2021 - 2022

Sector

Captive Knowledge / Shared Services & Accounts

Client

A top European MNC's India office

Location

Gurgaon, India

Function

Finance

Industry

Services

Introduction

The client is a prominent European MNC known for its global presence and excellence in its industry. The India office plays a pivotal role in its operations, contributing significantly to its global financial processes. The Manager Finance & Accounts position was essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the financial operations, requiring a high level of expertise and reliability.

Case

This case study delves into the recruitment of a Manager Finance & Accounts for the India office of a leading European multinational corporation (MNC). The role was critical for overseeing the finance and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and meeting stringent deadlines. The MNC sought a candidate with a strong background in accounts and finance from a reputable organization, capable of managing the demands of a global corporate finance environment.

Challenge

The main challenge was to find a finance professional with an in-depth understanding of accountancy and experience in a corporate finance environment within a global firm. The role demanded exceptional proficiency in financial management, the ability to adhere to tight deadlines, and a track record of working in high-pressure environments. The search required thorough assessments to ensure the candidate’s capabilities matched the MNC’s high standards.

Unique Approach

The recruitment process involved a focused search on candidates with core accountancy knowledge and experience in the corporate finance sector of global firms. The search strategy included a long series of assessments to evaluate candidates’ technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to meet deadlines under pressure. By concentrating on professionals with relevant experience in reputable organizations, particularly from captive centers of well-known global firms, the recruitment team was able to identify a candidate who met the MNC’s stringent criteria for the role, ensuring the successful continuation of its finance and accounting functions in India.

Execution of Strategy

Result

After a rigorous two-month search and assessment process, a suitable candidate was identified from a captive center of British Telecommunications (BT). This candidate demonstrated a strong orientation towards accounts and finance and had significant experience managing financial functions within a global context. Their expertise and background in a reputable organization made them the ideal choice for the Manager Finance & Accounts role, ensuring the MNC’s financial operations in India would be managed with the highest level of professionalism and accuracy.
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