Senior Manager, Market / Entity Financial Controllers (Global)

Position Summary

You will lead financial control and service delivery for markets and entities across the globe, working from India. You will partner with market finance teams, shared service centres, IT and regional stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely and controlled financial outcomes. You will coach and develop teams, drive improvements and support audits and transformations. We value clear communication, practical problem solving and steady delivery. This role offers visible impact, strong learning and career growth while aligning with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial control and reporting for assigned markets and entities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close.
• Manage relationships with shared service centres, vendors and market finance teams to resolve issues and improve service outcomes.
• Monitor service performance using agreed metrics and lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and support internal and external audits to meet accounting standards and company policy.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of finance professionals, setting clear expectations and supporting career growth.
• Coordinate system changes, process transitions or finance transformation activities to ensure smooth implementation and business readiness.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid. You will typically work from an India office 2-3 days per week and remotely for the remainder. Occasional travel within the region may be required.

Basic Qualification

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, IT or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in finance operations, financial controlling, shared services or service delivery.
• Practical experience with month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting and strong control awareness.
• Experience managing vendors, shared service partners or outsourced providers.
• Practical experience with ERP systems such as SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualification

• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA or CIMA, or certifications in service or project management.
• Experience leading finance service delivery in a multinational or matrix organisation.
• Hands-on experience with process automation, RPA or analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Background in finance transformation, ERP implementations or large-scale change programmes.
• Familiarity with audit readiness and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience coaching and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.

What you will bring to the team

You communicate clearly and build strong working relationships. You focus on practical solutions and reliable delivery. You remain calm under deadlines and guide others through change. You act with integrity and create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. You are curious and eager to grow your career while making meaningful impact.

Skills

• Financial Controlling
• Financial Management Reporting
• Data Analytics
• Stakeholder Management
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Business Acumen
• Digital Fluency
• Cyber Risks

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