Vice President - Finance

Important Group·Posted 5 months ago

Location

All India, Navi Mumbai

Experience

17–21 years

Required Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingCost AnalysisVariance AnalysisVendor NegotiationsCost ReductionKPI MonitoringComplianceRisk ManagementTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementSAPBI ToolsAdvanced ExcelCapexOpex Evaluation

About the Role

Shalina Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical company in sub-Saharan Africa with a strong commitment to providing quality medicines to those in need. With a history spanning 40 years, our mission is to manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products across various therapeutic groups.

The company's vision for 2030 is to become the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa, and we are seeking individuals who resonate with our Core Values and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

As the Vice President Finance based in Pawane, Navi Mumbai, India, reporting to the Chief Technical Officer of the Global Supply Organization, you will play a pivotal role in leading the financial strategy, planning, analysis, and decision support across the entire supply chain. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for supply chain operations.

• Analyzing cost structures across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to identify efficiency opportunities.

• Providing actionable insights through driving variance analysis.

• Acting as a strategic advisor to Supply Chain leadership and providing financial guidance for manufacturing capex decision-making.

• Partnering with procurement to optimize vendor negotiations and working capital.

• Supporting manufacturing operations with cost reduction initiatives and Capex/Opex evaluation.

• Defining and monitoring supply chain KPIs and implementing financial governance.

• Identifying financial and operational risks within supply chain processes and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

• Leading and mentoring a team of finance professionals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant.

• 17 18 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5+ years in supply chain finance leadership.

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations and proven track record of cost optimization and working capital improvement.

• Experience in multinational/FMCG/manufacturing/pharma industries preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Robust financial modeling and analytical skills.

• Strategic thinking with operational execution capability.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Expertise in SAP, BI tools, and advanced Excel.

• Leadership, team management, and talent development abilities. Shalina Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical company in sub-Saharan Africa with a strong commitment to providing quality medicines to those in need. With a history spanning 40 years, our mission is to manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products across various therapeutic groups.