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Our partner is looking for a Finance Manager based in India.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role across US and UK operations within a growing, complex organization.
The position combines FP&A, financial reporting, accounting, technical finance, and month- and quarter-end close responsibilities.
You will work closely with Controllers and senior finance leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting.
Your analysis will help translate financial performance and business drivers into actionable insights for leadership and operational teams.
The role offers the opportunity to work across a multi-entity environment while contributing to financial planning, process improvements, and strategic decision-making.
You will be expected to move comfortably between high-level financial analysis and detailed accounting work when required.
This is a fully remote role offering meaningful ownership within a collaborative and internationally distributed finance environment.
Lead and support FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, scenario planning, and longer-term financial planning.
Analyze financial performance, trends, and business drivers, translating complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.
Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to develop financial plans, forecasts, and business analyses.
Work closely with Controllers to review financial results, investigate variances, identify accounting issues, and maintain the integrity of financial information.
Support the preparation and review of management reporting, financial reporting, and US/SEC reporting requirements.
Apply US GAAP and UK GAAP knowledge to support appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions and technical accounting matters.
Develop a detailed understanding of the group's entities, operations, and financial activities to ensure consistent accounting and reporting practices.
Partner with finance and operational teams across different regions and build effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, systems, efficiency, and accuracy.
Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, projects, and initiatives as business needs evolve.
Take a hands-on approach to finance activities, working through detailed accounting and reporting matters rather than focusing solely on high-level FP&A or management reporting.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
Significant professional experience across finance, FP&A, financial reporting, accounting, or a combination of these areas.
Strong experience within the biotech or life sciences industry, which is essential for the role.
Experience with US/SEC reporting and associated financial reporting requirements.
Proven experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Strong capabilities in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and broader financial analysis.
Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-group, or internationally structured organization.
Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and technical accounting concepts.
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and reporting tools.
Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms is preferred.
Experience improving finance processes, controls, and reporting workflows is an advantage.
Experience working with US and UK finance teams is preferred.
Experience within a public company, SEC reporting environment, pharmaceutical organization, or another highly regulated industry is advantageous.
Strong analytical and commercial thinking, combined with curiosity and a practical, hands-on approach.
Ability to move effectively between strategic FP&A analysis and detailed accounting work.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams.
Fully remote position for candidates based in India.
Opportunity to work across US and UK finance operations within a complex multi-entity environment.
High level of exposure to FP&A, technical accounting, financial reporting, and strategic finance.
Direct collaboration with experienced Controllers and senior finance leadership.
Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to financial processes, reporting quality, controls, and business decision-making.
Opportunity to work on financial planning, process improvement, scenario analysis, and evolving business initiatives.
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