Transformation Lead

Job Title: Transformation Lead Experience: 10 – 15 yrs Location: TCS Siruseri office, Chennai Education: Chartered Accountant (Qualified / Semi Qualified) / Bachelor's/Master’s in Commerce or MBA in Finance and Accounting Certifications: Chartered Accountant (Qualified / Semi Qualified) Must Have: Proficiency in core accounting, accounting standards, IFRS, GAAP. Core Tax accounting experience (Filing of returns, Direct & Indirect Tax) Working experience in SAP, Oracle Accounting ERPs, Work experience in Transfer Pricing & Tax tools Good to Have: Communication – Oral and emails Advanced Microsoft Excel Financial Reporting SAP/Oracle ERP Systems Audit Support & Documentation Data Analysis Regulatory Compliance Job Requirements: · 10–15 years of experience in business process transformation, consulting, shared services, or BPS operations, with a strong understanding of Finance & Accounting processes. · Proven track record of leading end-to-end transformation programs involving process redesign, standardization, centralization, automation, analytics, and operating-model improvement. · Strong expertise in transformation methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, design thinking, process mining, and continuous improvement. · Experience developing business cases, transformation roadmaps, benefit-realization plans, governance models, and executive-level presentations. · Working knowledge of digital enablers including RPA, workflow tools, ERP platforms, AI, intelligent automation, reporting, and data visualization. · Excellent stakeholder management, change leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional team leadership skills. Key Responsibilities · Define and execute the transformation strategy and multiyear roadmap aligned with client objectives, operational priorities, and measurable business outcomes. · Assess current-state processes, identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities, and design scalable future-state processes and operating models. · Lead initiatives covering standardization, simplification, automation, controls enhancement, analytics, and service-delivery optimization across functions and geographies. · Build robust business cases, prioritize the transformation portfolio, define milestones, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure timely delivery within agreed scope and budget. · Establish governance, KPIs, benefit-tracking mechanisms, and executive reporting to demonstrate productivity, quality, control, customer-experience, and financial improvements. · Partner with operations, technology, finance, compliance, risk, and client stakeholders to drive decisions, resolve issues, and sustain transformation outcomes. · Lead change management, communication, training, adoption, and knowledge-transfer activities to embed new processes, tools, and ways of working. · Mentor transformation teams, promote innovation and continuous improvement, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with proactive escalation and resolution management.