Business Finance Manager - Manufacturing/Pharma

Key Responsibilities: - Lead Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities and financial modelling. - Prepare and analyze financial models, business plans, budgets, and forecasts. - Manage product costing and conduct detailed cost analysis. - Perform budgeting and variance analysis to identify key financial deviations. - Oversee corporate accounting and day-to-day financial operations. - Prepare and present MIS reports and management dashboards. - Generate financial reports and provide actionable insights to senior management. - Analyze product profitability, margins, costs, and business performance. - Partner with business and operational teams to improve financial performance and cost efficiency. - Support strategic business decisions through financial analysis and commercial insights. - Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports. - Drive process improvements across finance, accounting, costing, and reporting functions. Required Skills & Experience: - Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory. - 4 - 9 years of relevant professional experience. - Strong experience in FP&A, financial modelling, costing, budgeting, and variance analysis. - Strong knowledge of corporate accounts and financial operations. - Hands-on experience in MIS and management reporting. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good understanding of business finance and commercial operations. - Advanced MS Excel and financial-analysis skills. - Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities. Preferred Candidate Profile: - Candidates with experience in Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical industries will be preferred. - Strong exposure to product costing and manufacturing finance will be an advantage. - Candidates with experience partnering with business and operations teams will be preferred. - Experience in financial planning, profitability analysis, and cost optimization will be an added advantage. Core Skills: - Business Finance - FP&A - Financial Modelling - Product Costing - Cost Analysis - Budgeting - Variance Analysis - Corporate Accounts - MIS Reporting - Financial Reporting - Profitability Analysis - Cost Optimization - Management Reporting - Advanced Excel