Vice President - Business Finance

You will be joining Shalina Healthcare, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa, with a mission to provide quality medicines to those in need. As the Vice President - Business Finance, based in Pawane, Navi Mumbai, India, you will report to the Chief Technical Officer of the Global Supply Organization. Role Overview: As the Supply Chain Finance Head, your role involves leading the financial strategy for the entire supply chain. You will focus on cost efficiency, working capital optimization, and value creation by collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams. Key Responsibilities: - Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for supply chain operations. - Analyze cost structures to identify efficiency opportunities across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. - Provide actionable insights through variance analysis to support decision-making. - Act as a strategic advisor to Supply Chain leadership for manufacturing capex decisions. - Optimize vendor negotiations and working capital in partnership with procurement. - Support manufacturing operations with cost reduction initiatives and Capex/Opex evaluation. - Collaborate with logistics to optimize freight, warehousing, and distribution costs. - Define and monitor supply chain KPIs and implement financial governance. - Identify financial and operational risks within supply chain processes and ensure compliance. - Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals and build strong cross-functional relationships. Qualifications & Experience: - Chartered Accountant with 15-18 years of progressive finance experience. - 3-5 years of experience in supply chain finance leadership. - Strong understanding of supply chain operations in procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. - Proven track record of cost optimization, working capital improvement, and business partnering. - Experience in multinational, FMCG, manufacturing, or pharma industries preferred. Skills & Competencies: - Strong financial modeling and analytical skills. - Strategic thinking with operational execution capability. - Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. - Expertise in SAP, BI tools, and advanced Excel. - Leadership, team management, and talent development abilities.,