Finance Controller – India

Bring more to life Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology At Leica Microsystems one of 15 operating companies our work saves lives and we re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact You ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter And by harnessing Danaher s system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life Shape the Future with Us At Leica Microsystems we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions With a culture rooted in customer focus innovation and teamwork we lead the market in microscopy imaging and analysis unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better healthier world Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges Here you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what s possible Learn about the which makes everything possible The Finance Controller - India is responsible for our financial operations ensure compliance and drive performance across the organization This role is critical in supporting decision-making optimizing financial processes and maintaining a strong control environment This position reports to the Regional Finance Director and is part of the Finance team located in Mumbai and will be an on-site role In this role you will have the opportunity to Ensure robust internal controls audit readiness and regulatory compliance across all financial operations Lead the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes in compliance with applicable accounting standards US GAAP IFRS Ind AS Oversee budgeting forecasting and variance analysis to support strategic planning and performance management Manage accounts payable receivable fixed assets and intercompany transactions Partner with cross-functional teams to support pricing decisions deal structuring and business case evaluations Drive cost optimization working capital efficiency and process automation initiatives Lead and develop a high-performing finance team fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement The essential requirements of the job include CA CPA MBA Finance or equivalent professional qualification 8-12 years of progressive experience in financial management preferably in multinational or matrixed environments Strong knowledge of accounting standards tax regulations and audit processes Proven experience in financial planning analysis compliance and team leadership Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in SAP Navision Process automation using RPAs Leica Microsystems a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives Whether it s a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job Join our winning team today Together we ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow s science and technology We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life For more information visit