Director of Finance Data | McKinsey & Company – Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram
Job Description
Summary
McKinsey & Company is seeking a Director of Finance Data to lead finance data strategy, governance, and management across its Asia offices, including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram. This role focuses on client master data, engagement data, and finance-specific datasets, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and accurate information. The Director will drive data stewardship, analytics, and generative AI initiatives to improve decision-making, optimize finance operations, and enhance risk and compliance processes, making it a high-impact leadership role for experienced data and finance professionals.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Director of Finance Data |
|---|---|
| Company | McKinsey & Company |
| Location | Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, India |
| Department | Finance / Data Management |
| Experience Required | 10+ years in finance, data management, or analytics leadership |
| Education | Bachelor’s in Finance, Data Management, Information Systems; Master’s preferred |
| Key Skills/Tools | Data governance, client master data, finance analytics, AI & generative AI, data stewardship, compliance, strategic roadmap planning |
| Shift/Work Mode | Full-time, Asia coverage |
| Industry | Finance / Consulting / Data Management |
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic management and governance of finance data, including client and engagement master data.
- Ensure data integrity, accessibility, and accuracy across the organization.
- Spearhead cross-functional finance data initiatives, collaborating with Finance, One Data, Engagement Lifecycle Management, Firm Economics, and Client Activation teams.
- Drive adoption of finance-specific data products and AI-driven solutions to optimize operations and generate insights.
- Own strategic roadmap planning for finance data management and governance.
- Provide actionable insights to senior leadership for decision-making, risk management, and compliance enhancement.
- Lead and mentor a team of Finance Data Operations Analysts based in Bengaluru and Chennai.
- Promote best practices in data governance, compliance, and protection, including alignment with local and global regulations.
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Management, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in finance data management, governance, or analytics leadership.
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable operational impact.
- Expertise in data governance, client master data, and finance analytics.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and influence skills to work across global teams.
- Experience in change management and implementing new processes or structures.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills, with ability to engage senior stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Experience leveraging generative AI or advanced analytics for finance operations.
- Track record of delivering insights and improvements in risk, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Ability to travel and work in-person as required across multiple office locations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact data initiatives and drive strategic change.
- Exposure to global best practices in finance data governance and AI-driven analytics.
- Work in a diverse, collaborative environment with colleagues across 65+ countries.
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