Finance Compliance Manager, IMFT

Overview

The Finance Compliance Manager supports the execution of the compliance governance strategy for Innovative Medicines Finance transformation initiatives within an assigned value stream, acting as the primary compliance point of contact for value stream programs.

What you'll do

• Define and maintain the compliance governance framework for Innovative Medicines Finance transformation initiatives, adapting enterprise ICFR and SOX frameworks to large-scale process, data, and technology transformations.
• Support the implementation of the Finance Transformation Compliance governance framework within assigned value streams, in alignment with enterprise ICFR and SOX requirements.
• Translate compliance methodologies, standards, and guidance defined by the Senior Manager into clear expectations for individual transformation programs.
• Act as the primary compliance liaison for assigned transformation initiatives, ensuring early engagement and integration of compliance requirements into program planning and delivery.
• Coordinate and lead transformation-related risk assessments, control identification, and compliance deliverables performed by execution teams within programs.
• Ensure consistent application of approved compliance methodologies across technology, process, data, and interface changes within the value stream.
• Provide mentorship to program teams on transformation-specific compliance topics, including internal controls, data integrity, and interface assurance requirements.
• Review and challenge program-level compliance outputs (e.g., risk assessments, control mappings, remediation plans) to ensure alignment with defined standards and expectations.
• Supervise compliance progress, risks, and issues across assigned programs, escalating material gaps, delays, or emerging risks to the Senior Manager.
• Support the identification and management of interdependencies and shared compliance risks across programs within the value stream.
• Contribute to the refinement of compliance guidance and methodologies by providing feedback based on program execution and observed challenges.
• Ensure documentation and traceability of compliance decisions, assessments, and governance outcomes within assigned transformation initiatives.
• Promote a risk-based, pragmatic approach to compliance that enables Finance transformation objectives while maintaining control efficiency and regulatory alignment.

What you'll need

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics or related fields.
• Minimum 6-8 years of previous experience in Finance roles.
• Solid understanding of financial and IT internal controls.
• Solid understanding of SOX 404, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Solid understanding in supply chain environment.
• Ability to proactively identify and mitigate process risks.
• Understanding of continuous process improvement techniques.
• Ability to anticipate needs, assess and manage business risk taking, bring up issues that may impact their process globally, and manage through times of crisis and ambiguity.
• Experience working in a sophisticated, multi-ERP / system environment.
• People leadership skills and ability to collaborate in a highly matrixed environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in significant system transformation projects.
• Proven experience in large system or SAP implementations from a SOX / finance compliance standpoint.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Reports to the Senior Manager.
• Job Function: Finance; Sub Function: Risk Management; Category: Professional.