Assignment Details
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organization, is looking to engage with a Chief Financial Officer to work closely with Chief Executive Officer and the Finance Team at large.
Major Accountabilities –
Financial Management
- Responsible for oversight of day-to-day finance and accounting operations of subsidiaries.
- Responsible for the consolidation of financial statements across headquarters and subsidiaries.
- Prepare in a timely and accurate manner monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Take the hands-on lead to implement at the subsidiary level a comprehensive manufacturing costing system.
- Provide analytics and financial information to the CEO, other members of the Management Team, to evaluate the initiative and support decision making.
- Maintain banking relationships and serve as primary liaison with financial institutions.
- Maintain close relationships with prospective capital providers.
- Prepare cash flow projections based on input from subsidiaries. Suggest cash preservation initiatives.
Compliance and risk management -
- Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
- Manage revenue recognition and ensure strict compliance with accounting standards.
- Review, manage and establish internal systems and controls, processes and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information and reporting.
- Lead timely and accurate preparation of tax returns and other information as required by governing bodies.
- Evaluate and administer risk management and ensure appropriate insurance cover for all critical assets and activities.
Budgeting and Long-Range Plans -
- In concert with the CEO, drive the annual budgeting process, including providing guidance, preparing
projections, conducting reviews, and defending the overall financial plan to the board.
- Provide financial input to long-term strategic plan development.
Skills Required
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED -
- At least 15 years of experience in finance management
- Exposure to emerging markets including India
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED -
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong focus on compliance matters
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS -
- Gross margin, opex and capex control
- Budgetary discipline and cost monitoring and improvement
- Treasury and cash management
- Minimize and appropriately manage forex exposure
- Active involvement in compliance management
- Employee development and engagement
- Interface with leadership team and the board
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12 month(s)
7+ years 
On-Site
