About the Company:

Our client is a leading Indian pharmaceutical company and part of a well-established Indian business group, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company has a strong presence in the domestic pharmaceutical market and an established international footprint across multiple markets. Its business spans the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical formulations across key therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, diabetology, central nervous system and gastrointestinal care.

About the Opportunity:

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking to hire a General Manager - Business Finance to lead the finance function for its India business. This is a senior leadership opportunity to partner closely with business leadership, drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making for a large-scale business with an approximate revenue of - 18,000 crore.

Role Details:

Designation: General Manager - Business Finance

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Reporting To: Vice President - Business Finance

Team Size: 10 members

Business Scope: India business, with approximate revenue of - 18,000 crore

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Finance & Planning:

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, annual operating plans and financial performance reviews for the India business.

- Monitor financial performance against business plans and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

- Drive financial planning and analysis to support business growth and profitability.

2. Commercial & Sales Finance:

- Partner with business and commercial teams on pricing, costing, profitability analysis and margin management.

- Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, margins and cost efficiency.

- Provide financial insights to support commercial decisions and business priorities.

3. Business Partnering:

- Work closely with business leadership to align financial objectives with overall business strategy.

- Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.

- Support resource allocation and evaluate business proposals from a financial perspective.

4. Strategic Finance & M&A:

- Work closely with the Vice President on strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.

- Support financial analysis and evaluation of strategic business opportunities.

- Contribute to business planning and initiatives aimed at driving sustainable growth.

5. Performance Management:

- Analyse business and financial performance, identify key drivers and recommend corrective actions.

- Drive cost optimisation, margin improvement and financial discipline across the business.

- Establish effective performance monitoring and reporting mechanisms.

6. Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor and develop a team of approximately 10 finance professionals.

- Build a collaborative, performance-oriented team and strengthen business-finance capabilities.

Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - mandatory.

- Relevant experience in Business Finance, Commercial Finance, Sales Finance or FP&A.

- Candidates from the pharmaceutical or Consumer/FMCG industry preferred.

- Strong understanding of the Indian market and domestic business dynamics.

- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, profitability analysis and business partnering.

- Exposure to M&A, strategic finance or evaluation of business opportunities will be an advantage.

- Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Proven ability to lead teams and influence business decisions.