Head - FP&A and Business Partnering

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Head of FP&A to lead the financial planning and analysis function. This is a key role driving financial performance, strategic planning, and commercial decision support across the business - including Commercial, R&D & Manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings 1214 years of finance experience with strong expertise in FP&A, business partnering, budgeting and digital finance transformation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Planning & Analysis Lead end-to-end FP&A processes: budgeting, rolling forecasts, long-range planning. Develop complex financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and decision-making. Own and deliver consolidated P&L balance sheet and cash flow planning. Drive analytical rigor across the finance function, identifying business risks and opportunities. 2. Commercial Business Partnering Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Marketing teams to drive top-line growth through insightful financial support. Support product planning with financial forecasts and pricing strategies. Deliver detailed revenue forecasts with risks & opportunities. Analyze customer profitability and market performance Provide finance leadership in S&OP processes to align sales demand with supply chain capacity and inventory planning. 3. R&D and Manufacturing Finance Provide financial leadership for R&D pipeline investment decisions and project prioritization. Track actual vs budgeted spend for clinical trials, regulatory approvals and other R&D activities. Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to monitor plant performance, cost per unit, inventory valuation and CAPEX. Support make-vs-buy analysis, margin optimization and cost efficiency initiatives 4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning Lead the organization-wide annual operating plan and monthly reforecasts, working closely with business leaders. Deliver actionable insights through variance analysis, executive dashboards and business reviews. 5. Digital Finance Transformation & EPM Automation Champion the implementation and optimization of EPM tools Streamline FP&A processes by automating reporting, consolidations and planning workflows. Collaborate with IT and data teams to build robust BI dashboards for real-time decision support. 6. People Management Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team. Foster a performance-driven culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning and accountability. Drive cross-functional alignment and elevate the role of Finance as a strategic advisor across the business. Required Qualifications: MBA (Finance) or Chartered Accountant (CA) 1214 years of FP&A and business finance experience in pharmaceutical industry Strong exposure to business finance. Exposure to manufacturing and R&D finance preferred. Proficiency in digital financial systems Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. Location : Goregaon Working Days : 5 days