Job Description

Senior Group Finance Manager
Location: Pune(Hybrid)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary (fixed), 5 Day Working Week, Flexible Working (with one-off allowance and twice a week in office), Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Group Medical Policy, Group OPD Cover, Personal Accident Cover, Term Life Cover, 26 Days Leave + 9 Public Holidays + Buy & Sell Scheme, Referral Scheme.
Why are we hiring a Senior Group Finance Manager ? We're on the hunt for a Senior Group Finance Manager as part of our company's growth.
A key focus of this role is to lead the Order to Cash (O2C), Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes across all group companies, ensure that teams, internal controls, and procedures are efficient and effective, and provide the wider group with accurate and timely information. This role includes implementing KPIs and monitoring the performance of the O2C, P2P, and R2R processes against Finance departmental goals as well as integrating new acquisitions and participating in process improvement initiatives.
Who's Instem? Well, we're a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 20!)
Instem is a unique, solutions-based organisation. We've doubled in size over the last 3 years through new business and product enhancement, but also via acquisition. Our 5-year growth plan is progressive, and we need you to help us reach that next level!
What's the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 300 staff, we very much have a family feel. You'll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you'll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We'll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.
What are you responsible for?

• Provide leadership to the O2C, P2P, and R2R teams, supporting them in their day-to-day activities along with identifying and supporting development opportunities for each team member.
• Act as a controller for the O2C, P2P, and R2R processes, responsible for control tasks such as, but not limited to, approving new vendors, approving new customers, approving purchase orders and invoices, preparing and/or approving payment runs, reviewing and approving third-party royalty reports, validating account reconciliations, reviewing and closing the general ledger, assisting the team with queries and issue resolution, and ensuring audit preparedness at all times.
• Responsible for managing the month end close processes ensuring all general ledger entries are complete and accurate in collaboration with the Head of Financial Reporting.
• Responsible for completing the month end close for part of the group ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting.
• Responsible for the end-to-end management of the O2C, P2P, and R2R processes for the group, ensuring best practices are adopted and adhered to.

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem solver, bringing solutions and not just issues to the table.
• An effective, calm and articulate communicator who is comfortable working at all levels of the business

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• IFRS (or US GAAP) accounting management experience in a global environment (multi-company, multi-country, multi-currency, consolidation) is essential
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Qualified accountant, with a strong technical accounting background
• Effective organisation skills
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of Company office procedures
• Knowledge of our Quality Management System and its application to tasks associated with this role
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Experienced and confident using ERP systems (preferable NetSuite)
• Software industry experience preferred

Daily, millions of lives are improved by the Instem technologies and services that have been deployed by our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to help save and prolong people's lives, by doing what you do best!
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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