Financial Controller - Pharma/Manufacturing Firm

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions across multiple geographies.

- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes in compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS/IND-AS).

- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational goals.

- Ensure robust internal controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

- Coordinate with global finance teams and business heads to align financial policies and ensure timely consolidated reporting.

- Manage and optimize working capital, including receivables, payables, and inventory.

- Lead audits (internal, statutory, and tax) and liaise with external auditors and consultants.

- Oversee cost accounting, product pricing, and margin analysis to drive profitability.

- Support strategic projects such as mergers & acquisitions, CAPEX investments, and digital transformation in finance.