Deputy General Manager - Finance & Accounts (Diagnostics)

Role : Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts

Base Location : Mumbai, India

Travel : Up to 50% across key African markets

About Shalina Healthcare :

We are one of the largest, privately owned pharmaceutical businesses across Africa (Global Head Quarters- Dubai, UAE) with recent forays across multiple, new lines of businesses including Diagnostics and Consumer Healthcare.

Over the last 40 years, operating across multiple geographies, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nutrition, oral care, dermatology, sexual well-being, and antiseptic liquids & soaps. Leading brands, great teams and a focus on influencing the well-being of people have made Shalina a household name in Africa.

We have a track record few can match, and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa. We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities that we serve; people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

What you become a part of :

The successful candidate will oversee play a strategic leadership role in managing the financial operations, planning, and compliance functions for the diagnostics vertical. The role involves overseeing domestic and international finance operations, managing cross-border subsidiaries, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing financial performance, and supporting strategic business decisions.

What to expect :

1. Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis across all geographies.
• Partner with business heads to evaluate profitability, cost structures, and investment decisions.
• Present financial insights and business reviews to senior leadership.

2. Management Reporting & Budgeting :

3. Accounting & Financial Operations :

4. International Finance & Regulatory Compliance :

5. Special Projects & M&A Support :

Essential skills, experience & education :

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Skills Required

International Accounting Standards, Ifrs, Ms Office