Finance Manager Transactions - India

About the Role:

We are looking for a high-impact, hands-on Manager – Finance GSC to act as the Second-in-Command (2IC) to the Head of Finance.

This role is a full ownership position, responsible for running and scaling the end-to-end GSC finance function, while ensuring delivery with speed, accuracy, and strong control discipline.

You will combine execution ownership, team leadership, stakeholder management and transformation, while driving a high-performance operating model across but not limited to AP, AR, Billing, Banking, Expense Management and Month end close.

Key Skills & Competencies:

•                Strong global team leadership experience

•                Deep expertise in AP, AR, Billing, Banking, Employee Expenses and Balance Sheet management

•                Proven ability in process transformation and automation

•                Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills

•                High control orientation and risk awareness

•                Metrics-driven mindset with strong analytical capability

•                Ability to operate in a complex, matrixed global environment

What We’re Looking For:

• 12–15+ years in Finance Shared Services / GSC, with min. 8 years as team management
• Strong expertise in: 
  • AP, AR, Billing, Banking, Balance Sheet, Month-End Close, Transformation
• Proven ability to: 
  • Own end-to-end operations independently
  • Deliver with speed, accuracy, and accountability
  • Combine hands-on execution with leadership
• Experience in process transformation and automation
• Exposure to M&A integrations / transitions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• CA / CPA / MBA in Finance preferred

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Finance Operations Ownership

• Own and manage global operations
• Ensure: 
  • Timely invoice processing and collections
  • Accurate billing aligned to contracts
  • Predictable, cycle-driven payment execution
• Take full accountability for delivery, quality, metrics and timelines

Processing & Reconciliations

• Own execution and completion of: 
  • AP/AR processing
  • Balance sheet reconciliations (AR/AP/Bank/Clearing)
• Personally drive resolution of: 
  • Complex or aged items
  • High-risk discrepancies
• Ensure robust audit trails and zero carry-forward issues

Banking, Payments & Corporate Cards

• Own end-to-end: 
  • Payment execution and validation
  • Bank reconciliations and cash accuracy
  • Corporate card lifecycle and compliance
• Ensure: 
  • Timely, accurate payments
  • Strong fraud prevention and controls

Month-End Close Ownership

• Drive timely, accurate, and disciplined month-end close
• Ensure: 
  • All reconciliations completed within timelines
  • Open items resolved proactively
• Personally step in to accelerate closure during critical timelines

Speed, Accuracy & Execution Excellence

• Build a high-performance operating rhythm focused on: 
  • Faster processing and approvals
  • Zero-error mindset
  • Reduced rework and escalations
• Remove bottlenecks and enable fast, confident decision-making

Process Transformation & Automation

• Simplify and standardize finance processes across regions
• Drive automation of: 
  • Approval workflows
  • Notifications and escalations
  • Reporting and dashboards
• Reduce reliance on manual effort and judgment-based decisions

M&A Integration & Transitions

• Lead finance integration for: 
  • Acquisitions
  • New process transitions into GSC
• Ensure: 
  • Smooth migration
  • Rapid stabilization
  • Alignment to global standards

Governance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to: 
  • Delegation of Authority (DoA)
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Maintain strong control environment across: 
  • Payments
  • Approvals
  • Reconciliations
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks

Metrics, Reporting & Performance Management

• Define and track KPIs across: 
  • Processing timelines
  • Approval cycles
  • Payments and reconciliations
• Build and drive data-backed performance reviews
• Provide actionable insights to leadership

Global Team Leadership

• Lead and build high-performing teams across locations
• Drive: 
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Capability development and training
  • Strong performance culture focused on delivery excellence

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Partner with: 
  • Head of Finance, Controllership team and Business teams
• Provide: 
  • Clear updates on performance, risks, and priorities
• Influence stakeholders to ensure process adherence and timely actions

Strategic 2IC Role

• Act as trusted deputy to Head of Finance GSC
• Lead critical initiatives and operational priorities
• Step in to drive decisions and execution at scale

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.