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 robust 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
- Solid 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
- Robust 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

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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, versatile 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.

📌 Finance Manager Transactions - India
🏢 Novotech
📍 India