ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

• Coordinate with GSSO Leadership, GPM organization, Corporate Global Functional Leads, regional leaders & in-country divisional leaders to continue to plan, structure, grow and lead a multi-billion euro, multi-functional, shared services operation, beginning with Finance in India for India. Potentially expand reg/global
• Assist GSSO Leadership with strategy development and roll-in of services based on the strategy
• Review process performance per functional and customer stream & optimize with GPMs
• Coordinate with HR the hiring and development of a best in class SSC team
• Select and develop the mgmt. team, restructuring as required, including succession planning
• Proactively build customer relations including change management and issue resolution
• Interact with Corporate, Global Functional, Regional, Divisional & Plant/Site Executives/Leadership
• Interact with ZF Tax and local government for investment incentives
• Create a control oriented culture, ensuring compliance with all internal controls (ICS), company policies and legal and ethical standards. Immediately report any deficiencies (escalating as appropriate) and ensure corrective actions are enacted.
• Deliver committed financial results while maintaining a controlled environment.
• Work with Internal and External Audit to ensure ICS/controls and processes are robust.
• Scope: AP, AR, GL, FA, T&E, Payroll (to be discussed with HR), MM Support team (to be discussed with MM)

• 15+ years of relevant Shared Service center experience with professional qualification of either a chartered accountant or cost accountant
• Extensive SSC experience (preferred). GBS/SSC Certification a plus.
• Must have ability to establish service centers, proven excellence for growing teams and working in a global set up.
• Executive Presence and excellent interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, persuasion/influence, emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork. Able to sell market GSSO/SSC concept/services.
• Strong management and leadership skills (Highly Ethical). Able to build/dev. strong team, nurture talent, with a vision to grow teams within Region and for Global
• Possess strong automation / digitalization acumen for streamlining processes
• Strategic thinker, able to develop strategies to accomplish goals and to learn new skills.
• Creativity and independent thinking to resolve issues with limited resources, short deadlines, high visibility and multi-million-euro impact.
• Cross-functional process knowledge (e.g., HR, Accounting, Purchasing, IT, functions connected with the surrounded ECO systems …)
• Strong – able to enforce unpopular policies, legal requirements, etcetera.