Associate Director - Management Accounting

GlaxoSmithKline; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a senior finance leader to guide a 9–12 person team focused on month-end close, reporting, and controls across the Hub. You will ensure policy compliance, drive audits, and lead process improvements with cross-functional partners.

The role requires a Master’s in finance or equivalent, 16 years’ finance experience in manufacturing, and strong English communication. SAP and Power BI experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance or CIMA/ ACCA or relevant qualification.
• 16 years of experience in Finance– Management Accounting in Manufacturing.
• Fluent English; strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in SAP environment and Power BI; stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting delivery for the Hub with robust controls.
• Coach and develop a core group of analysts; manage cross-Hub resources.
• Ensure audit compliance and policy adherence; drive process improvements.

Skills

Finance

Management Accounting

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Analytical Skills

Change Management

Communication

Enterprise Thinking

Education

Master’s degree in finance or CIMA/ ACCA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

SAC

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

Act as a partner and SPOC for Manufacturing Groups Finance Leads and FDs Lead a team of 9-12 direct reports who delivers timely and accurate reporting and analysis for Month End Close activities, as well as outside MEC processes and controls. Ensure that the team is in full compliance with ICFW, all finance policies and that all mandatory trainings are completed on time. Support delivering control and audit requirements and queries, i.e. internal and external audit. Coordinate site Product Costing and Annual Standard Setting, in cooperation with Product Costing GPO. Drive and support global projects for process improvements, standardization, or new process implementations. Drive for excellence in GSK processes and contribute widely to a high-performance culture within the team.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for financial reporting delivery across the Hub, ensuring that management accounting actuals are carried out in a robust and efficient manner and delivered in accordance with agreed deadlines. To ensure full audit compliance so that all accounting policies and procedures met with internal and external statutory audit requirements. Day to day management and development for a core group of analysts but also responsible for resource optimization cross Hub to ensure the overall service can be delivered in line with agreed timelines, and according to standard work approach. To coach, motivate and develop direct reports in the cluster and to support succession planning and the GSK Talent Review process. Responsible for building strong relationships with key stakeholders for area in scope. Ensure expected level of service delivery, monitoring KPIs and addressing any gaps in a timely manner. To drive continuous improvement and standardization of processes in GSK scope. Work in collaboration with the multiple projects currently being undertaken within GSK. Support sites in the annual standards setting and ATP process where agreed.

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills:

Master’s degree in finance or CIMA/ ACCA/ or relevant qualification 16 years of experience in Finance– Management Accounting in Manufacturing business Fluent English Fluency in Excel Experience in working with SAP environment and Power BI Strong analytical skills Proven strong leadership and communication skills Proven stakeholder management on different level in multinational environment Experience in transition of processes and building a new team Track record of being able to drive and manage change agenda Ability to think at the enterprise level and capable of thinking beyond immediate area of responsibility Demonstrable track record of achievement and delivery to deadlines Able to effectively manage time and resources against agreed deadlines for activities for both self & wider team. Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively build credibility with senior management and /or key stakeholders in a multinational environment Works well both as a leader and team member, actively listens and is responsive to others Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of multiple systems/tools e.g. SAP, Power BI, SAC #LI-GSK Skills Business Acumen, Cyber Risks, Digital Fluency, Driving Continuous Improvement, Enterprise Thinking, Financial Controlling, Operational Governance, Services Management, Stakeholder Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss your needs.

We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.