Nomura India | FIN_Fin Mgmt,COO & Chng_VP

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership role responsible for driving digital innovation and transformation across the global Finance division through advanced analytics, automation, and AI-powered solutions.
• This position leads a team of 15 specialized developers to challenge traditional processes, deliver high-impact solutions, and create measurable business value across all regions.
• Define and execute the digital transformation roadmap for Finance functions globally, aligning technology initiatives with business strategy.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and value creation.
• Follow governance frameworks for End User Computing (EUC) solutions built ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Partner with Finance leadership to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of 15 developers across Alteryx, Power BI, SharePoint, Python, and AI technologies.
• Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload distribution across projects and regions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence.
• Conduct performance evaluations and create career development pathways.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of automation workflows, analytics dashboards, data platforms.
• Design and implement process reengineering initiatives that eliminate manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Establish best practices for solution development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Drive adoption of self-service analytics across Finance functions.
• Provide regular updates and executive presentations to CFO, Finance leadership, and regional heads.
• Articulate technical concepts in business terms, demonstrating ROI and value realization.
• Build strong relationships with IT, Risk, Compliance, and cross-functional partners.
• Present business cases for new initiatives and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Define and track KPIs measuring impact of digital initiatives (cost savings, efficiency gains, error reduction).
• Establish metrics for team productivity, solution quality, and user satisfaction.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain portfolio view of all solutions with lifecycle management strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years in leadership roles managing technical teams.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programs in Finance or similar functions.
• Extensive experience with EUC governance, controls, and risk management.
• Global experience managing teams and stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones.
• Deep understanding of digital tools including Alteryx (workflow automation), Power BI (data visualization), SharePoint (collaboration platforms), Python (programming/scripting), and AI/ML technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Finance processes including CMA MI, Finance Control, Treasury, Tax, Product Control, IPV, Deal Review and Regulatory.
• Experience with data architecture, ETL processes, and enterprise data management.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and modern development practices.
• Familiarity with Scrum methodologies and project management frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities with ability to inspire and motivate technical teams.
• Strategic thinking with ability to connect technology initiatives to business outcomes.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Change management expertise with ability to drive adoption and overcome resistance.
• Stakeholder management skills with ability to influence without direct authority.
• Business acumen with understanding of Finance operations and value drivers.
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies (Alteryx Designer Core/Advanced, Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst, Python certifications, AI/ML certifications).
• Experience in financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, internal audit standards).
• Track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent.
• Experience with vendor management and third-party solution evaluation.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture and translate it into actionable plans.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in technology, digital transformation, or finance operations
• MBA, Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Nomura

Nomura is a Japanese financial services group, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Tokyo, with a network spanning around 30 countries and regions. Its business is organised into four divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

In India, Nomura Services India in Powai, Mumbai supports the group's global businesses with teams in financial control and reporting, risk management, operations, research, trading support, compliance, legal and technology. Roles in financial control, product control, regulatory reporting, risk, audit and operations there suit chartered accountants, ACCA and CFA professionals and MBA (Finance) graduates.

• Industry: Global investment banking and financial services
• Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan (Nomura Holdings, Inc.)
• In India: Nomura Services India in Powai, Mumbai, a large centre supporting the group's businesses worldwide, with further offices in Mumbai and Gurugram