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Purpose The Head of Finance & Legal is responsible for overseeing the financial health and legal integrity of ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and quality standards, while supporting strategic decision-

making and sustainable business growth.

Scope

This role encompasses

● Financial planning, reporting, and control

● Legal compliance and risk management

● Corporate governance and regulatory adherence

● Contract management and advisory

Key Responsibilities

● Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives

● Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

● Oversee accounting, cash flow, and financial reporting

Ensure accuracy, transparency, and robust internal controls

● Ensure compliance with financial, legal, and healthcare regulations

● Liaise with legal advisors and regulatory authorities

● Manage contracts, negotiations, and legal documentation

● Identify and mitigate financial and legal risks; handle disputes

● Establish governance frameworks and coordinate audits (internal & external)

● Ensure adherence to ISO and compliance standards

● Lead and develop finance and legal teams

● Drive performance, accountability, and ethical practices

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KRA KPI

Financial Strategy &

Planning

Budget vs actual variance (%)





Forecast accuracy (%)

Quality of financial insights (decision impact)

Timely completion of budgeting cycle

Financial Operations &

Control

Accuracy of financial statements

Cash flow efficiency (working capital cycle)

Timeliness of reporting

Internal control effectiveness (audit findings)

Legal & Regulatory

Compliance

Compliance adherence score

Number of regulatory non-compliances

Timely statutory filings (%)

Updates implemented as per regulatory changes

Contract & Risk

Management

Turnaround time for contract closure

Number of risk incidents

Effectiveness of risk mitigation measures

Number of disputes/litigation cases resolved

Governance & Audit Audit compliance score

Number of audit observations/closures

Adherence to ISO standards

Governance framework implementation effectiveness

Team Leadership Team performance vs targets Employee engagement & retention rate Training & development initiatives Succession readiness

Qualifications & Experience

● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or related field

● CA / CPA / CFA and/or LLB / LLM preferred

● 10–18 years of experience in finance and legal roles, with leadership responsibility

● Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceutical sector preferred

📌 Head of Finance and Legal, Lucknow
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