Head of Finance, Gurugram site

International SOS internationalsos.com Open

Delhi Director Finance Leadership

At a glance

Director-level Finance Leadership role at International SOS. Delhi.

Pay not stated Finance Leadership salary

RoleFinance Leadership

SeniorityDirector

LocationDelhi

PostedSep 22, 2026

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Guide finance for travel, concierge and lifestyle programs, advising senior leaders on pricing, supplier choices and client profitability
Run payables, receivables, payroll oversight and cash management, including accounting for ticket sales and supplier settlements
Plan budgets and forecasts, track program returns and costs, and report measures such as booking volumes and supplier expenses
Work with operations, commercial and client teams on financial oversight, negotiations and pricing discussions
Lead the finance team, improve financial controls and introduce automation for reconciliations, settlements and reporting

What you bring

Around ten to fifteen years of finance or business analysis experience
A university degree in finance, economics or business administration, plus one of the listed finance qualifications
Fluent spoken and written English

Who this fits

This director-level role suits an experienced finance leader comfortable balancing commercial demands with business rules, working at pace and meeting deadlines. You’ll lead a finance team and work with regional and global leaders.

From the employer

Overall Purpose Of The Job

This position will assist Head Finance of Aspire Concierge and Lifestyle Gurgaon office for the smooth functioning of the entire financial operations and transactions pertaining to TLS program. Such responsibilities to include -

Strategic Finance Leadership
Finance Operations and Travel Industry Accounting
Financial Planning and Performance Management
Stakeholder and client program management
Team Leadership and process transformation

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

Lead the finance function supporting travel, concierge, and lifestyle service programs, ensuring financial performance aligns with organizational objectives and client program requirements.
Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership, supporting decision-making on supplier partnerships, pricing models, and client program profitability.
Oversee financial governance across travel and leisure service operations, ensuring compliance with global accounting standards, contractual obligations, and internal control frameworks.

Finance Operations & Travel Industry Accounting

Direct end-to-end finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll oversight, and cash flow management related to travel bookings, concierge services, and lifestyle program fulfilment.
Manage Merchant of Record (MOR) and Non-MOR transaction accounting, ensuring proper revenue recognition, cost allocation, and financial reporting aligned with client and supplier contracts.
Oversee airline settlement processes including BSP/ARC reconciliation, ensuring accurate tracking of ticket sales, refunds, supplier invoices, and booking system records.
Supervise supplier settlement processes with airlines, hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), transport providers, and lifestyle partners.
Ensure accurate tracking and accounting of supplier commissions, incentives, mark-ups, rebates, and service fees arising from travel and concierge transactions.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for travel and lifestyle service programs, incorporating seasonal travel demand and client engagement trends.
Monitor program profitability, revenue streams, and operational cost drivers, identifying opportunities for margin improvement and cost optimisation.
Develop financial dashboards and management reports highlighting KPIs such as booking volumes, supplier costs, program profitability, and service delivery expenses.

Stakeholder & Client Program Management

Partner with operations, supplier management, and client relationship teams to provide financial oversight across travel fulfilment and concierge service delivery.
Support commercial teams in supplier negotiations and pricing discussions, ensuring financially sustainable agreements.
Act as a key finance liaison with regional and global leadership, ensuring alignment between financial performance and operational strategy.

Team Leadership & Process Transformation

Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, driving professional development and strong financial governance.
Champion automation and digital transformation initiatives across finance processes such as reconciliation, supplier settlements, and reporting.
Strengthen internal financial controls and compliance frameworks to mitigate operational and financial risks within travel and concierge service operations.

Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)
Strong communication and analytical skill
Strong influencing, and negotiating skills, is a team player who can drive problems/issues through to a solution and has excellent commercial judgment
Excellent interpersonal skills to work in the team – with business-focus mentality

Required Competencies

Ability and mindset to balance the demands of sales with business requirements and guidelines, in a timely manner.
Ability to work in multi-tasking and high speed environment
Able to work under pressure and deliver results to deadlines

Required Work Experience

Multinational company experience in a fast-paced environment preferable
Around 10-15 years’ working experience gained in Finance or business analysis experience.
Experience in service, healthcare or assistance industry is a plus

Required Qualifications

University degree in finance, economics, or business administration
MBA- Finance/ CA Intermediate / CWA Intermediate/ CA Finalist (Not appearing for CA Exams)

Required Languages