Chief Manager - Finance

JOB OVERVIEW:

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Reports To:

Direct Reports:

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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