Finance Operations Manager

About Intas

Intas is a prominent global pharmaceutical company involved in formulation development, manufacturing, and marketing. The company operates under Accord Healthcare in global markets, with a presence across more than 85 countries including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and others. Intas is renowned for high-quality products manufactured in globally approved facilities and is expanding into advanced areas like biosimilars and new chemical entities. The company focuses on talent acquisition to support its diverse global operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports aligned with Group standards, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide clear explanations regarding operational results.
• Uphold strict financial controls compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing necessary documentation and clarifications.
• Maintain and update standard costs for products with prompt communication on adjustments.
• Manage annual cost rolls including labor and overhead rate determination.
• Assist in legal entity URP calculations through intercompany purchase price variance reconciliations.
• Provide cost estimates for new product launches, pricing strategies, and business case evaluations.
• Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.
• Evaluate and report on purchase price variances from materials and suppliers.
• Perform rigorous inventory analysis covering quarantined and restricted stock.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain on financial implications of GMP-related issues.
• Oversee works order processes ensuring accurate WIP and finished goods reporting and resolving discrepancies.
• Work with Operations leadership to understand production plans and financial performance metrics.
• Provide financial insights to support decisions on production efficiency, yield, and capacity.
• Coordinate with offshore and shared service teams for alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings ensuring financial consistency.
• Support budgeting and re-forecasting, including spend analysis, variance reporting and scenario modeling.
• Integrate operational plans into cohesive financial forecasts in collaboration with all functions.
• Ensure traceability and audit readiness of financial data related to production and inventory.
• Drive continuous improvements in finance systems and processes such as automation and standardization.
• Support SAP implementation and enhancements.
• Assist the FP&A Manager and broader finance team as needed.
• Engage in cross-functional initiatives like cost save projects and system deployments.
• Take on additional responsibilities aligned with evolving organizational needs.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates consistent achievement of goals and delivers high performance results.
• Proactive and takes ownership to complete tasks effectively, either independently or by leveraging others.
• Excellent time management skills, capable of prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Focused on customer needs, collaborates to help business partners meet their objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant status (CA or CMA).
• 4 to 8 years of experience in a multinational manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors.
• Proficient in using JDE and SAP ERP systems.
• Strong aptitude with numbers and spreadsheets.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated with initiative and able to work independently.
• Team player showing adaptability to accomplish key tasks.