Finance Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager / Manager

Function/Department – Finance (Capex & MIS)

Job Location: Azamabad (Near RTC Cross Roads), Hyderabad

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented finance professional to join our team. The candidate will play a critical role in Capital Expenditure (Capex) management and Management Information Systems (MIS), while supporting other finance functions on an ad-hoc basis.

This role will involve evaluation of investment proposals, end-to-end tracking of capital projects, process improvements through SAP (Project Systems module), and providing insightful dashboards and reports to senior management, including CFO and MD.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, sound knowledge of financial modelling, and a keen understanding of manufacturing operations in the vaccines and specialty pharma industry.

Key Responsibilities

A. Capex Management

1. Evaluation & Approval Process

• Assess Capex proposals and investment business cases using IRR, NPV, payback period, and strategic alignment criteria.
• Review Purchase Proposal Forms (PPFs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Prepare financial notes and recommendations for Investment Committee (IC) and senior management.

1. Project Tracking & Control

• Monitor Capex budget vs. actuals at project and organizational levels.
• Maintain a centralized Capex database with real-time updates on project status, cost, and timelines.
• Identify variances and highlight delays, cost overruns, or risks with corrective action plans.

1. SAP Project Systems (PS) Management

• Act as the key finance point of contact for the SAP PS module.
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure correct project structure, cost capture, and reporting.
• Drive automation and standardization of Capex workflows within SAP.

1. Reporting & Dashboards

• Develop and publish periodic Capex dashboards for CFO, MD, and senior stakeholders.
• Provide analysis on asset capitalization, depreciation impact, and post-implementation reviews of major projects.

B. MIS Support

1. Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports for management review.
• Provide analytical insights into sales, expenses, margins, and other KPIs.

1. MIS Automation

• Support MIS lead in automation initiatives, including integration of data from SAP and other systems.
• Drive process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.

1. Business Partnering

• Work closely with finance, operations, and commercial teams to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for decision-making as requested by CFO/MD.

C. Cross-functional Support

• Support other finance areas such as budgeting, forecasting, insurance, and special projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Actively contribute to finance transformation initiatives and policy improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Capex evaluation, project finance, and financial modelling.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (PS & FI modules).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), or MBA (Finance).
• Experience:
• 4–8 years of experience in finance roles, preferably in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or vaccine industry.
• Prior exposure to Capex evaluation, SAP PS module, and MIS reporting is highly desirable.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate review of Capex proposals and PPFs.
• Accuracy of Capex budget vs. actual tracking and reporting.
• Successful implementation of automation initiatives in SAP.
• Quality and timeliness of MIS reports and dashboards.
• Positive feedback from CFO, MD, and cross-functional teams.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Deputy General Manager – Finance
• Works closely with: CFO, Project teams, MIS lead, IT, Operations, Commercial, and Corporate Strategy.