Finance Manager

Job Opportunity | Finance Manager at a Global Life Sciences Technology & Consulting Company

Designation: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Location: Noida, India

Work Mode: Hybrid

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / Semi Qualified CA

Experience: 4–6 years

Role Overview

The Finance Manager / Financial Controller will lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with statutory and Group requirements. The role will work closely with local business leadership and the Group Finance team, supporting business decisions, financial planning, profitability and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Controllership

• Take overall ownership of the company's finance and accounting activities.
• Manage and oversee outsourced accounting service providers to ensure accurate, complete and timely accounting records.
• Review monthly closing activities, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and other accounting entries.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and documentation of material or complex transactions.
• Maintain strong financial controls, segregation of duties and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting, statutory and regulatory requirements.

2. Group Reporting & IFRS

• Prepare and coordinate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the Group.
• Ensure reporting complies with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Identify and manage differences between local statutory accounting and Group/IFRS reporting requirements.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations and reporting.
• Analyse significant financial movements and variances and provide explanations to Group Finance.

3. Management Reporting & Business Partnering

• Act as the primary finance business partner to the Local General Manager and management team.
• Prepare financial and operational reports to support business decisions.
• Analyse revenue, profitability, cost base, utilisation, headcount and other key financial and operational KPIs.
• Review actual performance against budgets, forecasts and previous periods, explaining key variances.
• Identify financial risks, business opportunities and corrective actions to improve performance.

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Performance

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in coordination with the Local General Manager and Group Finance.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and provide visibility into expected financial performance.
• Review and challenge assumptions to ensure forecasts are supported by relevant operational drivers.
• Monitor business performance against approved budgets and plans.
• Support profitability improvement, cost management and performance analysis.

5. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital

• Manage and forecast short-term and medium-term cash requirements.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor working capital, receivables and payables.
• Identify and escalate potential liquidity and working capital issues.
• Coordinate funding requirements and treasury matters with Group Finance.
• Maintain appropriate controls over banking activities and payments.

6. Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate local statutory audits and Group audits, acting as the primary finance contact for internal and external auditors.
• Ensure timely preparation of audit schedules, supporting documents and financial information.
• Coordinate with external advisors and outsourced accounting providers to ensure compliance with tax, statutory filing and regulatory requirements.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

7. Finance Systems, Analytics & Process Improvement

• Improve finance processes, internal controls and reporting quality.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of financial reporting, business analytics and finance technology tools.
• Identify opportunities to automate or simplify recurring finance activities.
• Develop management dashboards to improve financial transparency and decision-making.
• Support the integration of local systems, processes and reporting into the broader Group finance environment.
• Promote standardisation and adoption of Group finance policies, processes and best practices.

8. Group Integration & Collaboration

• Act as the key local finance contact for Group Finance.
• Support the financial integration of the local business into the wider Group.
• Participate in Group-wide finance initiatives and transformation projects.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams across countries, functions and geographies.

9. Other Responsibilities

• Proactively identify areas for improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide support or cover for colleagues within the department when required.
• Undertake additional responsibilities related to the finance function as assigned by the reporting manager.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit or financial controlling, with meaningful exposure to managerial or senior controllership responsibilities.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 accounting or advisory firm is strongly preferred, particularly when combined with in-house finance or controllership experience.
• Experience in an international professional services, CRO, pharmaceutical, life sciences or similar service-based organisation would be highly relevant.
• Strong experience in month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and cash flow management.
• Experience managing outsourced accounting functions or external accounting providers would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and experience preparing or reviewing Group financial reporting under IFRS.
• Experience working in a multinational or international Group environment is preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems, reporting tools and business intelligence platforms.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability for the finance function.
• Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels, with a hands-on approach.
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and provide independent financial insights.
• Effective communication with local management and senior Group Finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to process improvement, financial controls and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid, international and multicultural environment.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability.