Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION
Support the preparation of Annual Budgets, Latest Estimates, Forecasts, and Long-Range Plans.
Coordinate with functional and site teams to collect, review, and validate financial assumptions.
Prepare monthly management reports and analyze Actual vs Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year performance.
Provide clear commentary on major financial variances, risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
Analyze manufacturing costs, site operating expenses, absorption, headcount, inventory provisions, and production-related variances.
Partner with Plant Heads and Functional Leaders to support cost control, operational improvements, and management decision-making.
Prepare financial models and business cases for capacity expansion, new projects, cost-saving initiatives, and other strategic decisions.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data through appropriate reconciliations and validations.
Develop dashboards and automate recurring reports using Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Query, VBA, Python, or AI-based tools.
Support ERP and finance transformation initiatives, including SAP reporting, master data validation, and process improvements.

Candidate Profile

Qualification
Chartered Accountant, CMA,



or MBA Finance preferred.

Experience
Deputy Manager: 4–7 years of relevant experience

Experience in FP&A;, Business Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Management Reporting within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing organization will be preferred.

Required Skills
Robust understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
Positive knowledge of P&L;, manufacturing cost structures, fixed and variable costs, and operational drivers.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools.
Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar ERP systems.
Exposure to SAP FI/CO, Product Costing, Cost Center Accounting, or profitability reporting will be an advantage.
Solid communication, presentation, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on finance professional who can go beyond preparing reports, understand the business story behind the numbers, challenge assumptions, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate financial insights effectively to senior management.

📌 Deputy Manager, Finance Planning & Analysis Ahmedabad
🏢 Amneal Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ahmedabad