Finance Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reporting for API business units
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintaining accuracy through variance analysis versus actuals and prior plans
• Develop and maintain financial models (cost centers, headcount, CapEx/Opex) to support decision-making
• Monitor key cost drivers (raw materials, production, logistics), highlight variances, and recommend cost containment strategies
• Execute month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to align financial objectives with operational goals
• Drive process improvements in financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP BPC,
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, identify risks/opportunities, and communicate insights to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred resources
• 3+  years of FP&A/accounting experience, ideally in pharmaceuticals, API manufacturing,
• Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP/FP&A systems (SAP BPC, TM1, Anaplan, Hyperion)
• Excellent analytical, modeling, and communication skills with ability to simplify
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated, capable of meeting tight deadlines and handling month-end close

Nice to

• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing or API environment j
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.)
• Knowledge of regulatory/GAAP controls and compliance requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹281,419.52 - ₹1,044,149.76 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person