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.