Head of Finance (India) & Commercial Analyst

This is a diverse role that requires a highly commercial and analytical individual who is willing to be hands-on in managing the Finance function for our Indian subsidiary, which is still at an early stage. In addition to overseeing the financial aspects of the Indian subsidiary, you will also work as an analyst for our UK and International Commercial teams. Your analytical responsibilities will involve measuring and analyzing business performance, creating future projections, and sharing this information through accurate dashboards and KPIs. You will provide comments and recommendations to internal clients to help them make informed business decisions aligned with financial objectives. As the Head of Finance for the Indian subsidiary, you will have the following responsibilities: - Planning and executing audits of Internal Financial control and preparing internal audit reports - Managing statutory audits, revenue audits, TDS returns, and Income Tax Returns with local support - Handling all accounting-related issues and ensuring compliance with legal requirements - Monitoring financial details, reporting to management, and budgeting - Reviewing financial reports, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing budgets - Controlling income, cash flow, and expenditure, along with managing procurement, stock/inventory, debtors, and creditors - Preparing and analyzing monthly MIS and ensuring ROC compliances and annual filings As a Commercial Analyst, you will be responsible for: - Performing financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking for both the Indian and UK/International businesses - Daily sales reporting and financial data analysis - Creating and maintaining financial models for decision support - Reporting financial performance, conducting variance analysis, identifying trends, and making improvement recommendations - Representing Finance within the UK Commercial team and integrating financial aspects into decision-making processes - Participating in Finance and multi-function project teams for process improvements - Collaborating with the CFO and Financial Controller for accurate financial reporting - Driving process improvements, benchmarking analysis, and preparing business cases Person Specification: - Strong English language skills - Qualified accountant with 5+ years pharmaceutical experience - Experience in an international company and management roles liaising with various stakeholders - Highly analytical with a proven track record of delivering results - Self-disciplined, results-focused, and proactive - Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills - Flexible approach to work to meet deadlines - Proficiency in Excel and experience with analytical tools like Power BI and CRM systems,