About the Role:
The Manager Finance will oversee and guide the finance & accounts function across all laboratory and pharmacy locations/units. The role will provide leadership to unit-level accountants, ensure adherence to financial processes, maintain compliance, and support business decision-making with accurate and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Coordination
- Lead, mentor, and supervise all accountants/finance executives across laboratories and pharmacy outlets.
- Standardize finance processes and ensure consistency across all locations.
- Build capability of unit-level resources through training and support.
Financial Operations
- Oversee day-to-day accounting, billing, collections, payments, and reconciliations.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closures for all units.
- Monitor working capital, cash flows, vendor payments, and receivables.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure GST, TDS, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance across all locations.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to SOPs.
- Coordinate with auditors (internal & statutory) and ensure timely completion.
Business Finance & Analytics
- Consolidate MIS from all locations and present financial dashboards to management.
- Track profitability, costs, and key financial ratios of labs and pharmacies.
- Provide insights for decision-making on expansion, cost control, and pricing.
System & Process Improvements
- Drive automation and digital adoption in finance processes.
- Ensure effective utilization of ERP/accounting systems across units.
- Identify gaps and implement best practices for efficiency.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and compliance (preferably in healthcare/retail).
- Ability to manage and lead geographically dispersed teams.
- Proficiency in financial reporting, analysis, and MS Excel/ERP systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
Qualification & Experience
- Education: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com
- Experience: 1012 years in finance & accounts, with at least 23 years in a multi-location retail, healthcare, or service industry setup.
- Preferred: Experience in laboratory, pharmacy, or healthcare retail chains.
