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We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team in India as Senior Manager Finance. This role will act as a key partner to the Finance Head and serve as the primary back-up in leading the India finance function. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in controllership, statutory accounting, Tax, and financial governance, combined with strong leadership and business partnering capabilities. This role requires end-to-end ownership of finance operations, the ability to independently drive financial decisions, and influence senior stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment. The Senior Manager Finance will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and scalable finance processes to support Amgen India’s growth.
Job Responsibility:
Act as deputy to the Finance Head, with the ability to independently lead the finance function when required
Provide leadership oversight across accounting, compliance, financial controls, and reporting
Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and adherence to Amgen’s global policies and frameworks
Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of finance processes
Own end-to-end statutory accounting and financial compliance for Amgen India
Ensure full compliance with IND AS / IFRS / local GAAP and regulatory requirements
Lead statutory audits, tax audits, and all regulatory filings (ROC, GST, Income Tax, etc.)
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and payments (VAT/GST, CIT, and other local taxes)
Stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively assess business impact
Oversee and ensure accuracy of financial reporting in alignment with global accounting teams
Drive timely and high-quality month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Review and approve key accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Strengthen balance sheet governance and working capital management
Ensure adherence to global accounting calendar and reporting timelines
Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and decision support
Support and review budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Analyze financial performance, identify risks/opportunities, and drive corrective actions
Provide strategic input on cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives
Oversee cash flow planning, forecasting, and funding requirements
Ensure effective liquidity management and alignment with corporate treasury guidelines
Serve as key interface with global finance teams, auditors, and external stakeholders
Lead interactions with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audit outcomes
Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders on financial, compliance, and control matters
Lead and drive finance transformation initiatives (e.g., S/4 HANA, process modernization)
Play a leadership role in global and regional finance projects
Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scalability
Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members
Build strong succession pipeline and enhance team capabilities
Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and learning-oriented environment
Ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory frameworks, including: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), IFRS / GAAP, FCPA and other applicable regulations
Proactively identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 7+ years of experience
OR Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience
OR Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience
Significant experience in controllership, statutory accounting, and compliance
Strong expertise in financial controllership, statutory accounting, and compliance
Deep understanding of Indian regulatory environment and global accounting standards
Proven ability to lead finance operations in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience managing teams and driving performance
Ability to operate independently and make sound financial decisions
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
CA / CPA (mandatory)
Experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology / regulated industry
Exposure to global capability centers or multinational environments
Experience in finance transformation and ERP implementations (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA)
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Experience in FP&A, business planning, and performance management
Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills
High ownership and accountability mindset
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strategic thinking combined with operational execution
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Experience in pharmaceutical / biotechnology / regulated industry
Exposure to global capability centers or multinational environments
Experience in finance transformation and ERP implementations (e.g., SAP S/4 HANA)
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Experience in FP&A, business planning, and performance management