Felix Pharmaceuticals - Assistant General Manager/Deputy General Manager - Financial Controller - Pharma/Specialty Chemicals Sector

Role Overview:

- We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Controller to lead the finance and accounting function across geographies like USA, Ireland, and India region.

- This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and audit readiness for a mid-sized multinational organization in the Pharma/Specialty Chemicals sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

- Ensure adherence to IFRS, US GAAP, IND AS, and local statutory requirements.

- Manage consolidation of financials across entities and geographies.

- Oversee statutory audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

- Handle domestic and international taxation (Direct & Indirect).

- Manage cross-border corporate structures, including overseas parent/subsidiary entities.

- Lead vendor and investor due diligence processes.

- Prepare and present MIS, investor, and board-level reporting.

- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.

- Oversee day-to-day banking operations and cash management.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations.

- Lead and mentor a finance team of 7-15 professionals.

- Work closely with Private Equity/Venture Capital stakeholders.

- Leverage SAP or similar ERP systems for financial operations.

- Experience in global startup environments is a strong advantage.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) - preferably qualified in the first or second attempt.

- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role.

- Strong exposure to manufacturing sector controllership.

- Hands-on experience in global accounting standards and multi-country financial operations.

- Proven track record in managing audits, compliance, and reporting in a multinational setup.

Soft Skills & Leadership Traits:

- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles and business impact.

- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

- Strategic Leadership: Capable of aligning financial strategy with organizational goals.

- High Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and responsibility in all aspects of the role.

- Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate across levels.

- Team Leadership: Inspires, mentors, and develops high-performing teams.

- Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

- Integrity & Ethics: Upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.