Deputy Manager - Finance and Accounting

Deputy Manager Ecolab is searching for a driven Deputy Manager for future opportunities within our Finance division in Pune, India . This is a key role responsible for leading and coordinating the accounting projects and serving as a partner to divisions and functions across the company. What’s in it For You: You will join a growth company offering a competitive salary and benefits. The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best. Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. What You Will Do: Lead and develop a 15+ member team delivering end‑to‑end RTR activities Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including controllers and corporate functions Will be responsible for managing and executing end-to-end General Ledger, Intercompany accounting processes and Fixed Asset accounting activities Govern preparation, review, and monitoring of KPIs and SLAs to ensure service transparency and business alignment Manage the operational activities of the department to include staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals. Coach, mentor, and train team members to strengthen technical capability and promote a performance‑driven culture Analyze and document business processes and problems. Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies. Ensure strong governance over reconciliation quality, controls, and documentation Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems. Manage team capacity and resources including leaves, vacations, attrition, and hiring support to ensure business continuity Set clear performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and provide structured feedback to drive outcomes Identify high‑potential talent and develop succession strategies to ensure leadership continuity Detect improvement opportunities to trigger off new projects or efficiency opportunities. Participate and/or coordinate writing, updating and defining desktop procedures, Policies and Narratives. Collaborate and support peers to ensure overall team success and continuity of operations Support knowledge management activities by identifying and updating knowledge as requested and required. Minimum Qualifications: Degree in accounting or finance and 10 or more years of significant work experience with at least Five years of supervisory experience. Team Handling experience (15-25 FTE) Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid understanding of accounting principles. Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (i.e. Sox) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word and Outlook software. Strong written and oral communication skills with fluency in English. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Process Improvement tools (i.e. LSS) Coaching abilities Skills: Problem Solving. Time Management. Customer Service. Communication and Presentation. Stakeholder Alignment. Adaptability. Cultural Awareness Team Leadership and Management Collaboration Experience Level Mid Level