Manager Finance

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** -------------------- The Manager Finance / MIS is responsible for consolidating financial and management reporting for the affiliate, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to support business decision-making. The role drives reporting discipline, coordinates with stakeholders across departments, and provides visibility into key business and financial performance metrics. The incumbent is expected to be a self-driven contributor with strong functional and technical expertise, sound business understanding, and the ability to summarize and present information for management reviews. **Key Responsibilities** **Financial Reporting & Consolidation** * Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation activities. * Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports and financial dashboards. * Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. * Support statutory, internal, and management reporting requirements. * Monitor reporting controls and data accuracy across the finance function. **MIS & Business Performance Reporting** * Develop and maintain MIS reports to provide actionable insights to business leaders. * Track key financial and operational KPIs. * Support performance review discussions through data analysis and commentary. * Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance. * Enhance reporting automation and efficiency where possible. **P&L Support and Financial Analysis** * Support business leaders in understanding profitability drivers. * Perform variance analysis and root-cause investigations. * Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities. * Provide analytical support for business decisions and investment proposals. **Stakeholder Management** * Coordinate with Finance teams within and cross affiliates for data collection and reporting. * Act as a key point of contact for reporting and performance-related queries. * Support leadership reviews by providing clear and concise business insights. **Process Improvement** * Drive standardization and simplification of reporting processes through automation/AI * Improve reporting governance and data integrity. * Participate in cross-functional projects involving finance transformation, automation, and reporting improvements. **Expected Behavioral Competencies** **People Management** * Demonstrates strong collaboration and teamwork. * Builds effective working relationships across functions. * Supports team success through knowledge sharing. **Business Acumen** * Possesses solid functional finance knowledge. * Understands key business drivers and performance metrics. * Connects financial outcomes with operational performance. **Leadership** * Self-driven contributor who takes ownership of deliverables. * Proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions. * Demonstrates accountability and execution excellence. **Stakeholder Management** * Effectively coordinates with internal stakeholders. * Communicates clearly and professionally. * Builds credibility through accuracy and responsiveness. **Business Performance Ownership** * Understands profitability and value drivers. * Supports accountability through reporting and analysis. * Contributes to business performance discussions. **Storytelling & Communication** * Converts financial data into meaningful management insights. * Prepares executive-ready presentations and review materials. * Presents analyses in a clear, concise, and impactful manner. **Technical Competencies** * Financial Consolidation & Reporting * MIS and Management Reporting * Financial Modelling * P&L Management * Budgeting & Forecasting * Cross-Functional Project Management * Growth Planning Frameworks * SAP * Advanced Excel, Power Point , Power BI , AI **Qualifications** * Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA Finance, or equivalent professional qualification. * 3-5 years of overall finance experience with significant exposure to reporting and business finance. * Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills. * Experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments preferred. **Success Measures** * Timely and accurate financial reporting. * Quality of management insights generated. * Reduction in reporting cycle times. * Improved stakeholder satisfaction. * Enhanced reporting automation and process efficiency. * Accuracy and reliability of financial information used for decision-making. **The base pay for this position is** N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. **JOB FAMILY:** --------------- Financial Planning and Analysis **DIVISION:** ------------- EPD Established Pharma **LOCATION:** ------------- India > Mumbai : BKC Building **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:** ------------------------- **WORK SHIFT:** --------------- Standard **TRAVEL:** ----------- Not specified **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:** ------------------------- Not Applicable **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:** -------------------------------- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)