Vice President, Corporate Finance

Our Company Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $200 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1200 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide. Our investment philosophy consists of six enduring tenets : risk control, consistency, market inefficiency, specialization, de-emphasis of macro-forecasting and disavowal of market timing. These tenets are central to our opportunistic and value-oriented approach. Our mission is to deliver superior investment results with risk under control and to conduct business with the highest integrity. Sustainability considerations are a critical component of achieving this mission. As long-term investors, we recognize that accounting for sustainability considerations throughout the investment lifecycle can help us avoid undue risk and better identify attractive opportunities. These efforts are part of our long-standing commitment to excellence in bottom-up investment analysis We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture. For more information including Oaktree's approach to sustainability, please visit our Responsibility site. Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of the Corporate Finance function in alignment with Oaktree's goals and objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Corporate Finance processes, leveraging technology and best practices
• Develop financial projections, coordinate and implement the firmwide budgeting process, analyze investment group profitability, prepare revenue, expense and non-GAAP metric reporting for senior management and Brookfield and address a range of ad hoc requests
• Develop and implement methodology to transition work from global locations to Hyderabad
• Lead and manage large-scale projects, including system implementations and process transformations, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Provide direction to the Corporate Finance team, set priorities, and ensure staff are aware of critical deadlines or changes in policy or procedures
• Provides leadership in developing budgets, forecasting financial performance and analyzing variances, collaborating with various business functions to ensure alignment of financial objectives
• Sound competency in analyzing financial data, pPreparering and oversight oversee the preparation of financial reports and analyses that , provideing insights to support strategic decisions and overall business success
• Sound knowledge and ability to leverage various financial modelling tools to analyze financial data and make projections, understanding financial statements, accounting principles and financial ratios
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Corporate Finance processes, leveraging technology and best practices
• Ensure Corporate Finance staff executes all assignments in accordance with established Service Level Agreements (SLA'sS)
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and other regulatory requirements, and proactively manage financial risks
• Proactively identifyies potential work bottlenecks or peaks in work volume and identifies plans to ensure the team is able to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure alignment and support for Corporate Finance initiatives
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Corporate Finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration and professional development
• Encourage and drive innovation within the Corporate Finance function, exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve financial reporting and analysis
• Coordinate and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure consistency and standardization of Corporate Function reporting across regions
• Review, provide input, and sign off on Corporate Finance Standard Operating and Desktop procedures documented by the team
• Participate in special projects as required by the Hyderabad leadership team including initiatives and priorities related to upskilling, employee engagement etc.
• Recruit, develop, assess and manage Corporate Finance team in Hyderabad Competencies required :
• Strong knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Risk management, Reporting required
• Previous experience working at a BIG 4 firm or multinational company with ability to analyze financial data and financial reports
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling is required
• Experience implementing and managing ERP systems highly desired
• Understanding of global finance operations and the ability to coordinate and collaborate across regions
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Corporate Finance function.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address issues proactively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Attributes required :
• Ability to envision and drive the future direction of the Corporate Finance function
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to make prudent choices under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Commitment to mentoring and developing team members
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Corporate Finance function.
• Multi-tasker and self-motivated; capable of working under limited or no supervision Education and certification :
• Over 15+ years of work experience in GCC or Banking / Financial services industry
• Qualified CPA / Chartered Accountant
• A Masters degree in Business / Commerce / Finance with emphasis on Accounting and Finance is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Skills Required

Financial Modeling, Accounting Principles, Forecasting, Financial Planning And Analysis, Us Gaap, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Reporting, Risk Management