General Manager - Finance & Accounts - Diagnostic Chain - CA

GM Finance & Accounts

Job Title : GM - Finance & Accounts (PE-Backed Diagnostic Chain)

Role Summary :

The GM Finance & Accounts will lead the finance function for a private equity-backed diagnostic services platform.

You will work closely with the Management and PE investor to deliver scalable financial systems, strong governance, and data-driven decision-making. This role is a defined pathway to the CFO position.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Control, Governance & Scale Readiness :

- Lead end-to-end finance operations including accounting, audits, taxation, and compliance.

- Develop timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements

- Build institutional-grade financial controls and governance frameworks aligned with Management and PE expectations.

- Ensure readiness for due diligence, audits, and potential IPO/exit scenarios.

2. Business Finance & Value Creation :

- Act as a strategic finance partner to the Management.

- Monitor center-level profitability, test economics, and cost optimization.

- Identify levers for EBITDA expansion and operating efficiency.

3. MIS, Dashboards & Performance Tracking :

- Develop high-quality MIS and dashboards with monthly cadence.

- Develop and track business performance KPIs

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning :

- Lead annual and 3/5 years operating plan (AOP and Business Plan).

- Build robust financial models for :

1. New center rollouts

2. Hub-and-spoke expansion

3. M&A / tuck-in acquisitions

5. Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Efficiency :

- Drive tight control over cash flows and working capital cycles.

- Optimize receivables (insurance, B2B clients) and vendor payments.

- Manage banking relationships, debt and liquidity planning.

- Support capital allocation decisions to maximize IRR.

6. Investor Relations & Board Engagement :

- Prepare board decks, investor updates, and performance reports.

- Support fundraising, refinancing, and exit readiness processes.

- Lead financial due diligence for investors, lenders, or acquirers.

7. M&A, Expansion & Strategic Initiatives :

- Evaluate acquisition targets, partnerships, and franchise models.

- Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration planning.

8. Data, Systems & Automation :

- Drive optimization of ERP and BI tools.

- Build data-driven finance capabilities for real-time decision-making.

- Improve reporting automation and reduce manual dependencies.

9. Team Leadership & Capability Building :

- Build a high-caliber finance team aligned with growth ambitions.

- Introduce performance metrics, ownership, and accountability.

- Mentor future leaders within the finance function.

Key Requirements :

Education & Experience :

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with age less than 45 years preferred.

- Tamil speaking preferred.

- 12 -18 years of experience, having prior experience with :

1. Preference : Healthcare, diagnostics, pharma or multi-site retail businesses

2. 6 days work week.

- Proven experience in investor reporting, MIS, and business finance.

- Exposure to fundraising, M&A, or exit processes is desirable.

Skills & Competencies :

- Strong grip on financial controls + sharp business acumen.

- Ability to operate in a high-growth, performance-driven environment.

- Advanced skills in financial modelling, analytics, and storytelling with data.

- Strong stakeholder management (management, Board, PE investor).

- High ownership mindset with execution bias.

- Strong communication skills.