Shared Services Finance Leader

About TELUS Digital TELUS Digital focuses on the value of human connection to design, build and deliver high-tech, high-touch customer experiences powered by next-gen digital solutions. With over 70,000 team members and supporting 50+ languages in thirty-two (32) countries across North and Central America, Europe and Asia, TELUS Digital empowers customer experience innovation through digital enablement, spirited teamwork, agile thinking and a caring culture that puts customers first. The company's solutions cover customer experience, digital transformation, IT lifecycle, advisory and digital consulting, risk and back-office support. Fueling any stage of company growth, TELUS Digital partners with some of the world’s most disruptive brands from fast-growing tech, financial services, fintech, gaming, travel & hospitality and healthcare industries.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Shared Services - Group Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, consolidation, compliance, and control functions across a diverse portfolio of international entities.

Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, this high-impact role suits a proactive finance leader with strong technical expertise, transformation mindset, and a proven track record in streamlining systems and processes. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be an integral part of the finance leadership team, collaborating closely with regional finance teams, senior stakeholders, and external auditors to support TELUS Digital’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Lead the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including full Group consolidated accounts.

Oversee statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.

Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and timely audits across all legal entities.

Strengthen the internal control environment for accounting, reporting, and payables.

Ensure reconciliations, governance frameworks, and operational controls are embedded and effective.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Insight

Develop and manage budgets and rolling forecasts for the Group and European region.

Monitor performance against KPIs, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.

Provide strategic financial analysis to guide commercial decisions, improve profitability, and enhance efficiency.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimisation

Lead finance transformation initiatives, replacing outdated processes with automation solutions.

Drive optimisation of Workday and Adaptive Insights tools, ensuring seamless workflows and high-quality reporting.

Support system enhancements, add-ons, and finance team training initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with the CFO, VP of Finance, and global business unit leaders to align strategies.

Maintain strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax experts to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Collaborate with international teams to ensure unified accounting and reporting strategies across the organisation.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required;

Big 4 or Top 10 audit background preferred.

Experience

Minimum 10 years in finance roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership or controller positions.

Proven track record in group consolidation accounting across multiple international entities and currencies.

Demonstrated success managing audits, statutory reporting, and compliance across Europe.

Experience in finance process transformation and automation.

Background in BPO and shared services environments is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.

Proficiency with ERP systems (Workday, Adaptive Insights, or equivalent).

Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).

TELUS Digital Values & Commitment to Diversity

TELUS Digital recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all candidates must demonstrate behaviors that are reflective of our values :

We embrace change and initiate opportunity

We have a passion for growth

We believe in spirited teamwork

We have the courage to innovate

At TELUS Digital, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.