Manager - Financial Analyst

JOB TITLE : Manager Financial Analyst
BUSINESS: Piramal Critical Care
DEPARTMENT: Finance TRAVEL: Low
LOCATION: Kurla SHIFT: General

JOB OVERVIEW:
The role involves ensuring timely and precise sales reporting, preparing and finalizing comprehensive MIS reports, and conducting in-depth data analysis to guide business decisions. Responsibilities also include creating accurate forecasts, developing impactful presentations for senior management, and continuously improving reporting quality through automation tools like Qlik, Anaplan and Excel. Special projects include leading budget preparation, supporting long-range planning, and managing IT and system automation projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL Finance

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL Auditors and consultants

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports to the Deputy Chief Manager, Finance

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:
Chartered accountant

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
• A Chartered accountant or Cost accountant with an experience of 0 to 1 year post qualification experience in similar
sized organizations.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to lead discussions to successful conclusions.
• Proficiency in Excel is preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or Life Science Industry a plus.


KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sales Flash Reporting:
• Gatekeeper of timely and precise sales data. On the second working day of each month, release accurate
sales numbers. Work closely with relevant teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment.
2. Consolidation & Management Information System (MIS):
• Preparation and Finalization of Consolidated MIS: Prepare and finalize consolidated MIS reports for the
PCC business. This involves aggregating data from various sources and presenting a cohesive view.
• Critical Impact: Pay special attention to inter-company stock margin elimination impact. This directly
influences financial visibility and decision-making.
• Monthly Reporting: Submit monthly MIS reports, including executive summaries and in-depth analyses
of performance, product margin, balance sheets, and other key metrics.
3. Data Analytics:
• Monitoring and Insights: Keep a vigilant eye on business performance. Compare actual results against
budgets and previous years. Qualitative data analytics will provide actionable insights to management.
• Quantitative Analysis: Dive into the numbers, identify trends, and recommend strategic adjustments.
4. Forecasting:
• Accurate Projections: Role extends beyond historical data. Collaborate with cross functional teams to
prepare accurate forecasts for the upcoming period. These forecasts are crucial for resource allocation
and planning. Provide visibility into future performance numbers.
5. Presentations:
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams (PCC Finance
team, corporate team, business team) to create impactful presentations for senior management.
• Meeting the Needs: Prepare materials for various forums, including MBR, PEC meetings, Finance
Opscomm sessions, Townhall presentations, and Board decks.
6. Enhancing Reporting Quality:
• Continuous Improvement: Strive for excellence in management reporting. Enhance the quality,
uniformity, and robustness of financial data.
• Leverage Automation: Utilize tools like Qlik and Excel master files to improve visibility and granularity.

• Special Projects:
A. Budgeting:
• Overall Budget Preparation: Lead the preparation of the groups overall budget. Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, accurate budget numbers.
• Budgeting Accuracy: Data accuracy will be pivotal during budgeting activities.
B. Long-Range Planning (LRP):
• Financial Performance Statements: Prepare financial performance statements for long-Range
Planning (LRP) processes. These statements guide strategic decisions over an extended horizon.
C. IT Projects and System automation:
a) Qlik Development and Maintenance:
• Database Management: Develop and maintain the Qlik database. Adapt to
organizational changes to ensure accurate data representation through dynamic
dashboards.
b) Anaplan Implementation:
• Budget Tool Creation: Develop a comprehensive budget tool covering revenue, direct
costs, inter-company transactions, and financial statements.
• Guiding Consultants: Collaborate with consultants to streamline workflows and
upgrade to a more robust system through automation and synchronization.
c) Sales Automation:
• Collaborate with the IT team to transition manual sales reporting processes to a robust,
system-driven approach. Design logical workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Critical Thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor to interface effectively with all internal and external
customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative and able to present various solutions.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational disposition.
• High energy and strong curiosity.
• Ability to look for new ways for the company to improve.
• Demonstrates initiative self-starter, able to identify issues and take actions for resolution.
• Ability to take a stand on difficult issues and push back when appropriate.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and direction.
Seek to GROW | Seek to TRANSFORM | Seek to SERVE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Piramal Critical Care is proud to be an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not
discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national
origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related
medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally
protected characteristics.
We base our employment decisions on merit considering
qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We
endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive
equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment,
selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion,
compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and
working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for
qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with
needs related to their religious observance or practice.