Finance Lead for Transport Operations

CAO F&BM Transport India Finance Lead You are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial analysis and operational excellence. Join our team as the Finance Lead for transport India, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the India transport function as a finance partner in business-as-usual (BAU), leadership reviews, and tech-driven projects across Finance, Controls, Resiliency, and Business Management. As a Finance Lead within the Chief Administrative Office, you will partner with leadership, operations, tech teams, and vendor partners to deliver robust financial processes, drive continuous improvement, and support audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Job Responsibilities Lead annual budget preparation, PO creation and monitoring, contract reviews, and documentation for leadership, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all finance activities. Manage monthly cost tracking, accruals, reclasses, SAPCO allocations, spend outlook, and GLRS certification, maintaining high standards for review and BAU processes. Oversee billing rule approvals, invoice approvals, and finance controls, finalizing monthly review documents and supporting vendor meetings and CAO reviews. Conduct adhoc analysis and thematic reviews for leadership, providing actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making. Collaborate on tech projects, participating in brainstorming sessions and discussions with operations, tech teams, and vendor partners, and supporting leadership reviews and CAO review documentation. Partner with CAO controls for internal and TCOE audits, control reviews, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory standards. Lead resiliency reviews, updates, and testing, maintaining readiness and consistency with global frameworks. Support business management activities, including seats planning and gathering inputs for One CAO Agenda and BLLT. Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 9+ years of professional experience in financial analysis, operations, or business management. Proven ability to independently prioritize work, manage surge periods, and deliver results under tight deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, reconcile, and interpret data, identify variances and risks, and translate findings into actionable insights. Ability to partner with other finance teams locally & globally & local transport operations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP; experience with PO management and contract reviews. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to produce clear analyses and executive-ready materials. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Experience with audit, controls, and risk assessment processes. Familiarity with SAPCO allocations, GLRS certification, and vendor management. Hands-on experience with data automation tools or AI applications is a plus. Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly controlled, regulated environment with senior stakeholders. JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. Experience Level Senior Level