Assistant General Manager

Purpose

To lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function for the Group, enabling data-driven strategic decision-making across multiple business units, plants, and geographies. The role is responsible for Group-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and business partnering with key stakeholders to drive performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.

Position / Job Title

Assistant General Manager – FP&A

Department

Finance

Reporting To

General Manager – Business Finance

Location

Thane

Years Of Experience

12+ years, with at least 4–5 years in a senior FP&A or Business Finance leadership role

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

Lead the annual budgeting process for the entire Group, covering all business units, plants (domestic & international), and geographies. Consolidate Group-level P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow budgets. Drive rolling forecasts (quarterly/monthly) and maintain a robust financial planning calendar and governance framework.

Long-Range Planning (LRP)

Develop and maintain 3–5 year long-range financial plans for the Group, aligned with business strategy and growth ambitions. Coordinate with business heads, plant controllers, and geography leads to gather and validate LRP assumptions. Stress-test scenarios for risk and sensitivity; present findings to senior leadership. Evolve the plan annually to incorporate strategy shifts and macroeconomic changes.

Business Partnering & Estimate Delivery

Act as a strategic finance partner to Business Heads, Plant Controllers, and functional leaders across geographies. Lead preparation and delivery of monthly/quarterly Latest Estimates (LE) with accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate with commercial, manufacturing, SCM, and R&D teams to embed financial discipline in business decisions. Facilitate review discussions with leadership and provide forward-looking guidance. Support M&A, capex, and new geography/product evaluations through financial modelling and business case development.

MIS & Reporting

Design and own Group-level MIS dashboards covering P&L performance, working capital, EBITDA bridges, and key performance indicators. Ensure consistent and standardized financial reporting across geographies and plants. Drive automation and digitization of planning and reporting processes (Power BI, SAP, Excel models). Deliver ad-hoc analysis, scenario modelling, and sensitivity studies as required by leadership.

Team & Governance

Build, mentor, and lead the FP&A team; establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Drive process standardization and best practices across the planning cycle. Liaise with Group CFO / Business Finance Head on strategic finance agenda and board-level reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with internal controls and governance frameworks across all planning activities.

Board Deck Preparation

Own and drive the preparation of Board and Management Committee presentations covering financial performance, budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and long-range plans. Ensure data accuracy, narrative quality, and timely delivery of board packs in coordination with the CFO and Business Finance Head.

Budget vs. Actual Controls & Cost Governance: Establish and monitor robust budget vs. actual spend reporting across all business units, plants, and geographies. Drive a strong culture of cost ownership and accountability at every level of the organisation. Implement governance mechanisms including regular spend reviews, variance escalation protocols, and corrective action tracking to ensure disciplined cost management.

ERP Enhancement For Budgetary Controls

Lead initiatives to enhance ERP (SAP) capabilities for system-driven budgetary controls, enabling real-time budget availability checks, commitment accounting, and automated spend alerts. Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to design and implement workflows that prevent budget overruns and embed financial controls directly within operational processes.

Qualifications & Pre-Requisites

Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

Deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

Strong understanding of Group-level P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics across multiple entities

Proficiency in SAP (FICO/CO modules), advanced Excel, and financial modelling

Experience with reporting and BI tools such as Power BI, Hyperion, or similar platforms

Familiarity with multi-geography, multi-currency financial consolidation

Strong business partnering mindset with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially at senior leadership level

High analytical acumen with structured problem-solving approach

Strong team leadership and people development capability

Additional Notes

Prior experience in Pharma or Manufacturing sector is preferred

Prior experience in a multi-plant, multi-geography environment is mandatory

Exposure to Board / Investor reporting and strategic finance agenda would be an added advantage