Cipla | Sr. Team Member - FP&A

Responsibilities

• Management Reporting & Financial Analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reporting for North Africa, including sales, profitability, gross margin and operating expense analysis.
• Analyze actual performance versus Budget, Forecast and.
• Prepare monthly management presentations, executive reviews and ad hoc analyses required by regional and Corporate stakeholders.
• Review key management reporting inputs including sales data, export registers and expense allocations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support management through financial modelling, scenario analyses and performance assessments.
• Support the preparation and consolidation of Forecasts, LBEs, Budgets and Strategic Plans across North Africa.
• Work closely with Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance teams to collect, validate and challenge business assumptions.
• Prepare forecast bridges, scenario analyses and business outlook updates for management and Corporate reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of planning deliverables in line with regional and global timelines.
• Maintain a strong understanding of planning assumptions and their impact on business performance.
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and Leadership teams to support business performance and decision-making.
• Prepare business cases, profitability assessments and financial analyses for growth, pricing and operational initiatives.
• Monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement in revenue, profitability and operating efficiency.
• Support strategic projects and special assignments as required.
• Act as the primary liaison between North Africa, Corporate Finance, Home Office and FSS teams.
• Coordinate monthly management reporting activities across Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and FWA, including collection, consolidation and validation of financial information required for month-end reporting.
• Prepare the monthly Management P&L for the North Africa region and ensure timely submission of reporting packages to regional and Corporate stakeholders.
• Review and monitor expenses incurred by business partners in Algeria, Egypt and FWA and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with FSS teams to ensure timely processing, recording, recharge and payment of expenses related to Algeria, Egypt and FWA markets.
• Ensure accurate tracking of costs impacting North Africa markets for forecasting, budgeting and management reporting purposes.
• Coordinate and respond to ad hoc requests from Corporate Finance and Home Office teams, including sales submissions, business performance analyses, EBITDA calculations and other management reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of North Africa financial performance, forecasts and key business updates to Corporate and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of regional business performance to effectively explain results, forecasts and budget assumptions during Corporate reviews.
• Maintain reporting files, dashboards and planning models used across the region.

Requirements

• Prior Year, and explain key business drivers and variances.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to understand and communicate business performance drivers.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across multiple geographies and functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a lean and fast-paced organization.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to explain, defend and communicate financial performance and planning assumptions to Corporate and regional leadership teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on a daily basis with the Regional Finance Controller and Regional Head of Finance to ensure a unified finance message and high-quality decision support.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CIMA, ACCA, CPA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering.
• Experience interacting with senior leadership and Corporate Finance teams.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage.
• Experience with SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to prepare and interpret management P&Ls, profitability analyses and business cases.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
• Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and functions.
• Demonstrated adaptability when working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.

Cipla

Cipla is an employer hiring in India (sector: Corporate / GCC / Consumer / Industrial).

CA Samaaj lists Cipla's current India openings for finance, accounts, audit and tax professionals, taken from its official careers site (careers.cipla.com) and checked regularly to remove closed jobs. Recent roles are based in Lower Parel, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

• Industry: Corporate / GCC / Consumer / Industrial