Director- Finance Controller

AstraZeneca · Bangalore, India

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AstraZeneca seeks a Finance Controller Director for its India operations to lead financial integrity, tax compliance, and strategic finance partnerships. The role reports to the CFO and oversees end-to-end finance operations, audit coordination, risk management, and cash stewardship across the India entity.

What they're looking for

Qualified finance professional with MBA or CA certification
Minimum 15 years finance experience; 5+ years as Finance Controller or senior finance leader
End-to-end finance operations experience in multinational corporation environments
Demonstrated financial management proficiency and team leadership capability
Direct experience with Indian tax authorities, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Transfer Pricing audits
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and consolidation tools like Hyperion
Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sector finance

What you'll be doing

Ensure full compliance with Indian tax laws including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Transfer Pricing; serve as primary contact with tax authorities
Provide strategic finance insights to senior leadership on portfolio decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
Coordinate statutory, tax, and internal audits; ensure accounting policies and data quality meet group standards and legal requirements
Own local risk framework and Financial Control Framework assessments; maintain control environment and submit bi-annual compliance updates
Supervise cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and vendor payments; ensure efficient liquidity management and policy adherence

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