Lead - Regional Assistant Financial Controller

Overview

Support the Regional Financial Controller in leading regional financial reporting, consolidating regional numbers, and driving Controllership projects.

What you'll do

• Provide continuous support to the Regional Financial Controller, Regional Finance Director and VP Finance in consolidating and analysing the financial performance of the Region, which includes multiple markets in which GSK operates.
• Contribute to the reporting of financial results for the Region with commentary covering income, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Perform variance analysis for Balance Sheet, Operating expenses, Margins and Profitability, and review financial information against historical run rates and future growth plans.
• Participate in and contribute to business review meetings as appropriate.
• Manage Regional HQ Operating Expenditure and all reporting requirements, including OE and Headcount Reporting.
• Ensure entity results are fully compliant with all relevant accounting standards, current best practice and other regulations.
• Tightly control transaction activity that operates in line with global processes and incorporates best practice financial controls.
• Deliver insights in key areas of risk, growth and performance, making recommendations for continuous improvement and remedial action as required.
• Participate in the consolidation of Risk Management activities.
• Support and drive Controllership projects at local and Global level as required and assigned, and perform other Controllership activities as needed.

What you'll need

• At least 5-10 years of experience in similar Finance Controllership roles with expertise in financial accounting, reporting and finance partnering.
• A good understanding of controls and the Internal Control Framework.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and policies.
• Experience in finance processes and associated technology platforms.
• Degree in Accounting, Economics or a related field and/or an MBA.
• Ability to connect, communicate effectively and partner with various stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues, demonstrating problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, multicultural and global environment supporting multiple countries and entities.
• Attention to detail, good analytical and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Previous experience working with SAP/S4Hana, Lumira, Power BI or Agentic AI is an advantage.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower.