Finance Controller

Overview

Finance leadership role within the Surgery/CSS Franchise at J&J MedTech India, driving franchise profitability, business planning and financial governance while coaching a team of finance professionals.

What you'll do

• Drive strategic initiatives for compliant, profitable Franchise growth.
• Provide financial insights and analytics, linking with external inputs, to support the Franchise.
• Lead discussions on gross profit improvement for Franchise and channels through pricing, portfolio/customer mix and support for new product launches.
• Lead the business planning process for the Franchise, including annual Business Plan, forecasts/updates and strategic planning, working with FP&A and Region finance.
• Carry out timely analysis to drive business, make recovery plans, and control and allocate investments and expenses.
• Strengthen processes to drive efficiency and enhance compliance.
• Provide timely feedback on financial implications of events to key stakeholders.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed, including compliance with WWP and SOX guidelines.
• Review the work of team members and guide and coach them.
• Advise executives on business decisions, balancing trusted advisor and guardian roles to reveal opportunity, manage risk and optimize investment.
• Proactively make recommendations and take actions to achieve the Business Plan.
• Drive construction of the Franchise strategy and translate it into Business Planning.
• Drive compliance awareness within the Franchise and educate and coach Franchise members to achieve business growth.
• Partner in New Product Introduction by evaluating opportunities and managing financial assessment including ROI, IRR and cash flow analysis.
• Coach and mentor a team of finance professionals in India and provide people leadership.

What you'll need

• Area of study: Finance/Accounting, or CA.
• Approximately 12+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes.
• Strong business partnering skills to influence business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Strong industry acumen.
• Independent thinking and strong planning and prioritization.

Nice to have

• Out-of-the-box thinking and positive team momentum.

Details

• Based in Mumbai, India.
• Reports to the Finance Director, J&J MedTech India.
• Approximately 2-3 team members report to this role.