Position : General Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (PE - Backed Diagnostic Chain)

Company Profile : A leading healthcare diagnostics company that provides affordable scan and lab testing services across India. The company is especially popular for MRI, CT scans, blood tests, and preventive health checkups. It is widely known for offering quality diagnostic services at comparatively lower prices.

Location : Chennai - HO

Education : C.A with age less than 45 years & Tamil speaking preferred.

Experience : 12+ years in Financial Planning & Analysis in companies either in Healthcare or Diagnostics or Pharma or Multi-site retail businesses

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

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

Role Summary :

- The GM - FP&A 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:

- New center rollouts

- Hub-and-spoke expansion

- 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.

Skills & Competencies :

1. Strong grip on financial controls + sharp business acumen.

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

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

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

5. High ownership mindset with execution bias.

6. Strong communication skills.

Working days : 6 days in a week

Package : 50.00 LPA to 60.00 LPA

WhatsApp Number : 8657208751
Gayatri Pillai