Hiring For Export Finance Head

Role: Export Finance Head

Job Overview : The Export Finance Head will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, compliance, and operational execution of the companys international business. This role demands strong expertise in Export Finance, Forex Management, International Trade Documentation, and Regulatory Compliance. The incumbent will work closely with internal teams (EXIM, SCM, Regulatory, Treasury) and external stakeholders (banks, trade agencies, government bodies) to ensure smooth export operations while maximizing financial performance. Additionally, the role will focus on digitization, process automation, talent development, and alignment with global best practices in export finance.

Job Specification:

• Role: Senior Manager / Assistant General Manager (Depending on interview performance, experience and knowledge)

• Department: Finance & Accounts

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) with an MBA from a reputed institute (preferably with a strong academic background)
• Total experience of 1012 years, including over 7 years of specialized experience in Export Finance and International Trade Finance.

Key Deliverables

1. Financial Performance & Forex Management

• Collaborate with Senior Management to establish export financial targets, assess new market opportunities, and evaluate business viability.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and revenue projections for international markets.
  • Manage Forex exposure, currency hedging, forward contracts, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard margins.
• Create and maintain detailed budgets for export operations, track performance, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Conduct profitability analysis of export transactions, new country entries, and product expansions.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Establish robust internal controls ensuring compliance with Pharma industry standards, RBI guidelines, FEMA, and global trade regulations.
• Maintain expertise in export documentation: LC, BGs, Bill of Lading, Invoice, Packing List, COO, e-BRC, EDPMS closures, etc.
• Ensure 100% adherence to Foreign Trade Policy schemes and benefits: RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, EPCG, Advance Authorisation, SEIS, etc.
• Develop efficient processes for real-time documentation, submission, and closure with authorities/banks.
• Drive proactive audits and compliance checks to minimize penalties and delays.

3. Internal Stakeholder Alignment

• Partner with EXIM, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial and Treasury teams for smooth and timely export execution.
• Support product launches in new international markets with financial structuring and feasibility studies.
• Build strong coordination with Legal and Tax teams for cross-border tax structuring and export incentives.
• Mentor and upskill team members on export finance processes, trade finance instruments, and compliance requirements.

4. External Stakeholder Management

• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with banks, CHAs, trade finance partners, export credit agencies (ECGC) and customs authorities.
• Actively engage with DGFT, Export Promotion Councils, and Government agencies to leverage incentive schemes and policy support.
• Negotiate competitive trade finance terms with financial institutions to optimize working capital and credit utilization.

5. Digitization, Process Excellence & Talent Development

• Drive digitization & automation in export finance processes (EDI, e-documents, ERP-based trade finance modules).
• Implement dashboard-based MIS for management on export receivables, forex exposure, incentive tracking, and compliance.
• Lead process simplification, standardization, and automation projects to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Champion talent development initiatives build capabilities in trade finance, forex management, and compliance across the team.
• Benchmark and adopt global best practices in export finance and trade operations

If you're passionate about driving financial excellence and leading global growth through export finance, we want to hear from you

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Sana Khanam

Talent Accqucation Team.

Mankind Pharma Limited.