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Maximising Efficiency with Global Shared Services Centre

Pioneering businesses have rapidly started adopting the Global Shared Services model to achieve exceptional growth by streamlining operational efficiency and optimal resource utilisation. Shared Service Centres (SSC) allow enterprises to deliver services at a lower cost and higher quality, in alignment with industry best practices.          

Centralising integral functions into a unified SSC eliminates redundancy, boosts efficiency and optimises value creation. This approach improves service quality, enhances business agility and results in better business growth and performance.

Stratrich Consulting provides full-cycle support for Shared Services Centres, partnering with businesses from inception to expansion. Our consultants develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap by assessing the opportunity, operational viability, and financial feasibility to set up and scale Shared Services Centres.

Key Reasons to Setup an SSC in India

Access to Skilled and Scalable Talent

India has a vast and skilled talent pool across finance, accounting, HR, IT and procurement functions. The easy availability of skilled professionals and functional experts enables organisations to scale operations efficiently while maintaining service quality and control.

Cost Efficiency and Productivity Gains

India continues to provide considerable cost benefits over developed economies like the US and Europe. Apart from cost effectiveness, SSCs in India emphasize process optimisation, automation, and enhancement of performance with a view towards sustainable productivity and value creation.

Digital and Automation Capabilities

India’s robust technology ecosystem supports the rapid adoption of automation, analytics, and AI-driven process solutions. SSCs increasingly leverage digital tools to streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and enhance service delivery across functions.

Business Focus and Operational Freedom

SSCs allow business units like sales, marketing, and R&D to concentrate on their core, value-creating activities. By delegating ordinary, transactional work to the SSC, these functions can focus on innovation, market development, and strategic projects driving growth and competitiveness.

Scalability and Flexibility

An SSC model offers scalability to expand operations in accordance with business expansion, acquisitions, or seasonal fluctuations. Internal teams can expand or shrink rapidly without each business unit having to onboard, train, or manage individual operational employees.

Technology Optimisation and Cost Reduction

Centralised operations allow organisations to standardise technology infrastructure. Instead of maintaining multiple ERP systems across units, SSCs can implement a single integrated platform, reducing technology, maintenance, and support costs while improving efficiency.

How Stratrich Helps in the Finance & Accounting SSC Setup

  • Dedicated Team - We assist in hiring top professionals aligned with business objectives.
  • Compliance & Accuracy First-Approach - We streamline processes to ensure regulations and industry best practices are met.
  • Financial Efficiency - We help optimise workflows for improved cash flow management and reporting.
  • Cost-Effective Solutions - We reduce overhead costs while maintaining top quality operations.

Our Comprehensive Approach for Shared Services Centre India

Stratrich offers holistic support to ensure a smooth and compliant SSC setup. We follow a structured and strategic approach to ensure seamless operations while maximising efficiency and compliance.

Initial Consultation
  • Conduct a deep-dive client conversation to understand goals and vision
  • Perform a feasibility study
  • Design a business model aligned with the strategy
Strategy
  • Scope of the business
  • Selection of the entity type and location
  • Shortlisting office spaces and vendors
  • Capital structuring and FDI route planning
  • Drafting HR and compliance policies in alignment with existing company policies
Incorporation
  • Official Registration of the entity in India
  • Obtaining tax documents (PAN, GST, EPF, ESIC, etc.)
  • Opening of Bank accounts
  • Securing a lease for the office
  • Hiring of support staff and installation of infrastructure
Integration
  • Building a dedicated Research & Development team aligned with your business needs
  • Defining workflows, compliance protocols and reporting structures
  • Integrating workflows with your existing systems and tools
  • Cross-border culture alignment
Ongoing Support
  • Continuous refinement of workflows and processes for scalability and cost savings
  • Performance tracking through real-time insights
  • Advisory for business scaling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Shared Services Centre (SSC), or a captive centre, is an internal business services location that centralises the delivery of business services, whether back-office support services or customer-facing services.

Businesses implement SSCs when they want to streamline operations by consolidating certain functions across multiple business units or departments into a central delivery unit.

A SSC is a better option than outsourcing when the organisation wants to retain control over functions or services, achieve cost savings, maintain flexibility, integrate services with existing processes, or retain knowledge and expertise within the organisation.

Data security and intellectual property protection in an SSC are addressed through robust security measures, compliance with data protection laws, implementation of secure IT systems, confidentiality agreements, and access controls.