Chief Finance Manager

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW: Lead the Accounts & Finance function at Piramal Pharma Solutions, Ennore. KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL 1.Corporate Finance & Accounts Team. 1. External Auditors 2.Site Leadership Teams 3.Other Site Finance Leads 4.Statutory auditors 5.Internal auditors REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports To: Senior General Manager - Finance • Finance Direct Reports: Yes ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: Qualified Charter Accountant with 6-7 years of experience. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in Manufacturing / Pharma. Proficiency in accounting software like SAP and MS Office suite, particularly advanced Excel skill. Effective cross functional communication skills and Strong analytical skills KEY ROLE & RESPIONSIBILITIES: Work with program management function on RFP pricing reviews for new contracts and existing business. Support the site on cost optimization initiatives (Opex Control, Product yields monitoring, Product Raw material costs review pricing and usage variances), review Capacity planning. Lead annual budgeting activities discussion with various stakeholders marketing, operations, R&D, Quality, HR, Engineering on business triggers and preparing annual budget decks. Preparations for Monthly Business review deck with Senior leadership, drive finance related discussions. Ensure Revenue contracts monitoring for timely revenue recognition. Prepare Products profitability statements, review product costs. Review & ensure timely submission of monthly MIS & Line of sight (rolling forecasts) Ensuring that Working Capital is managed within aligned business targets. Manage Finance team of 3 people on site. Capex Prepare capex justification decks, payback calculations for Senior leadership approval and monitoring actual capex spends. Ensure timely submission of audit schedules for Quarterly Audit, Statutory Audit and Internal Audit. Lead annual cost audit activity for the site KEY COMPETIENCIES: Qualified CA with 6-7 years of experience Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in Manufacturing / Pharma. Proficiency in accounting software like SAP and MS Office suite, particularly advanced Excel skills. Effective cross functional communication skills dealing with multiple departments internally and external stakeholders like statutory auditors and internal auditors. Strong analytical skills