# Head Of Finance

**Company:** [Weekday AI](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pxG9rDgnvZm2c86JUchT1j.md)
**Location:** Thane, India
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

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## Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients  
Salary range: Rs 2300000 - Rs 3800000 (ie INR 23-38 LPA)  
  
**Min Experience: 15 years

Location: Thane

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic finance leader to head the Finance function within a fast-growing pharmaceutical or manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling business growth through robust financial planning, analysis, and governance.

## Requirements

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead the end-to-end Finance & Accounts function, including accounting, taxation, audits, and compliance
-   Drive financial planning processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy aligned with business goals
-   Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, MIS preparation, and month-end closures
-   Manage P&L, cash flow, and working capital to optimize financial performance
-   Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices
-   Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory bodies
-   Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic decision-making
-   Oversee direct and indirect taxation, ensuring full statutory compliance
-   Identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and cost optimization strategies
-   Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team

### **Key Requirements**

-   Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Inter
-   15+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts
-   Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry
-   Strong expertise in financial reporting, MIS, budgeting, and forecasting
-   Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems
-   Deep understanding of compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements
-   Demonstrated experience in team leadership and stakeholder management
-   Strong analytical mindset with strategic thinking capabilities

### **Preferred Profile**

-   Stable career progression with reputable organizations
-   Experience managing end-to-end finance operations
-   Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing business environment

### **Skills**

-   Financial Strategy & Planning
-   Accounting & Compliance
-   Budgeting & Forecasting
-   MIS & Financial Reporting
-   ERP Systems (SAP)
-   Audit & Risk Management
-   Team Leadership