We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented finance professional to join our team.

The candidate will play a critical role in Capital Expenditure (Capex) management and Management Information Systems (MIS), while supporting other finance functions on an ad-hoc basis.

This role will involve evaluation of investment proposals, end-to-end tracking of capital projects, process improvements through SAP (Project Systems module), and providing insightful dashboards and reports to senior management, including CFO and MD.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, sound knowledge of financial modeling, and a keen understanding of manufacturing operations in the vaccines and specialty pharma industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Capex Management

Evaluation & Approval Process

- Assess Capex proposals and investment business cases using IRR, NPV, payback period, and strategic alignment criteria.

- Review Purchase Proposal Forms (PPFs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.

- Prepare financial notes and recommendations for Investment Committee (IC) and senior management.

Project Tracking & Control

- Monitor Capex budget vs. actuals at project and organizational levels.

- Maintain a centralized Capex database with real-time updates on project status, cost, and timelines.

- Identify variances and highlight delays, cost overruns, or risks with corrective action plans.

SAP Project Systems (PS) Management

- Act as the key finance point of contact for the SAP PS module.

- Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure correct project structure, cost capture, and reporting.

- Drive automation and standardization of Capex workflows within SAP.

Reporting & Dashboards

- Develop and publish periodic Capex dashboards for CFO, MD, and senior stakeholders.

- Provide analysis on asset capitalization, depreciation impact, and post-implementation reviews of major projects.

MIS Support

Reporting & Analysis

- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports for management review.

- Provide analytical insights into sales, expenses, margins, and other KPIs.

MIS Automation

- Support MIS lead in automation initiatives, including integration of data from SAP and other systems.

- Drive process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.

Business Partnering

- Work closely with finance, operations, and commercial teams to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.

- Provide ad-hoc analysis for decision-making as requested by CFO/MD.

Cross-functional Support

- Support other finance areas such as budgeting, forecasting, insurance, and special projects on an ad-hoc basis.

- Actively contribute to finance transformation initiatives and policy improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of Capex evaluation, project finance, and financial modeling.

- Hands-on experience with SAP (PS & FI modules).

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI or similar analytics tools.

- Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership reporting.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), or MBA (Finance).

Experience:

- 4 to 8 years of experience in finance roles, preferably in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or vaccine industry.

- Prior exposure to Capex evaluation, SAP PS module, and MIS reporting is highly desirable.

Performance Metrics (KPIs):

- Timely and accurate review of Capex proposals and PPFs.

- Accuracy of Capex budget vs. actual tracking and reporting.

- Successful implementation of automation initiatives in SAP.

- Quality and timeliness of MIS reports and dashboards.

- Positive feedback from CFO, MD, and cross-functional teams.

Reporting Structure:

- Reports to: Deputy General Manager Finance (Mahesh Reddy)

- Works closely with: CFO, Project teams, MIS lead, IT, Operations, Commercial, and Corporate Strategy