Manager - Finance - Pharmaceuticals - CA

Job Description: As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for financial accounting, controlling, reporting, audit & Banking for listed entity. The candidate will work closely with key internal & external stakeholders and support Controller to manage board meetings, AGM preparations, provide adequate financial analysis, quarterly results, and all statutory compliances.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting :

- Ensure closure of books of accounts on timely manner and with high level of accuracy

- Prepare detailed variance analysis, identify the key drivers and review with Controller/CFO

- Liaise with the FP&A & Operations team and prepare fiscal budget to be presented to Board of Directors for approval

- Support Region/Global team on timely resolving any queries around the financials

Audit :

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, relevant schedules & disclosure requirements for statutory audit. Maintain compliance with accounting principles and ICAI guidelines

- Managing timely closure of statutory and internal audits, enabling monthly compliance reporting, strengthening financial risk control matrix and reporting

- Closely work with the auditors for finalization of their audit committee presentation

Board Meeting & AGM :

- Timely preparation of board meeting requirements including handling of board queries

- Prepare quarterly Business Update deck for the Board meeting purpose and review with MD and CFO

- Ensuring all the requirements relating to the Annual report and AGM (including Q&A) are adhered to in a timely manner

Treasury & Cash Management :

- Oversee cash flow planning, banking relationships, and investment strategies

- Monitor and manage the company's liquidity

- Liasioning with Global Treasury team on implementation and execution of new system changes on ad hoc basis

Compliance & Governance :

- Ensure compliance with company law, RBI regulations, Taxation and corporate governance standards.

- Statutory Return Filings (XBRL, ESOP, Related Party transactions)

- Balance Sheet Hygiene

- Internal Financial Control Framework compliances

System & Process Improvement :

- Continuously review and enhance financial systems, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency and accuracy

- Automation of reports

- Closely liaise with FP&A, Operations, Distribution, Commercial & Regional/Global Teams internally and bankers, auditors, actuarial team externally

- Be the focal point for implementation of any new Regional / Global projects from India perspective. Be involved in Finance transformation projects

Essential Requirements:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of overall post-qualification experience in controllership, financial closure, reporting & audit functions

- Comprehensive knowledge of Indian accounting standards, taxation laws, and financial regulations

- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

- Proficient in financial reporting

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data for decision-making

- Ability to interact with senior management and multiple stakeholders

- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities

- Ability to work independently without supervision

- A self-motivated team player

- Good Planning and Organisational Skills

Desirable Requirements:

- Prior MNC experience

- Listed company experience

- SAP working knowledge

- Excellent communicator, both written and oral, in a range of situations

- Strong organisational and project management skills