About the Company:
NewLife Medicals offers solutions that help pharmaceutical, CROs, nutraceutical, and biotechnology companies to accelerate business growth through clinical development, manufacturing, drug development and commercialization process. Our operations are spanning in more than 42 countries across the globe. We are supporting Sponsors, Research & Development centers, and Clinical Research Organization’s to build their drug development capabilities, by supplying the comparator drugs or RLDs from global markets.
Job Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for defining and executing the company’s financial strategy. This role requires a visionary leader with deep financial expertise and a strong business acumen to drive growth, optimize financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. The CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of the company, advising the CEO and Board of Directors, and leading a high-performing finance team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Provide leadership in financial planning, risk management, and capital allocation to support the company’s growth trajectory.
- Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheets (BS), Cash Flow, and Cost Sheets to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Ensure robust and efficient financial record-keeping, leveraging Tally and other relevant accounting software for precision and efficiency.
- Lead and oversee financial audits, ensuring strict adherence to financial regulations, industry standards, and corporate governance.
- Play a strategic role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insights to optimize financial planning and operational efficiency.
- Spearhead initiatives related to Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and Forex operations, positioning the company for sustained financial success.
- Lead and mentor the finance, commercial, and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Manage the filing and compliance of all statutory returns, including GST, Income Tax, TDS, EPF, ESI, and other financial obligations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, government departments, investors, and key stakeholders to enhance financial stability.
- Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of financial systems, leveraging technology for greater efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and global financial reporting standards, including ForEx and international trade laws.
- Manage corporate treasury functions, including cash-flow optimization, strategic investments, and financial risk mitigation to maximize financial resilience.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to drive corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and other high-impact financial initiatives.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board, contributing to key business decisions and long-term growth planning.
Work Experience Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), MBA in Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
- 10+ years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Extensive expertise in financial strategy, corporate finance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Proven track record of successfully handling IPO processes, Forex operations, and treasury management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience in leading large finance teams and driving performance through mentorship and strategic direction.
- Proficiency in SAP,ERP systems, and financial analytics tools.
- Ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive sustainable profitability.
- Willingness to travel as required for business operations.
Why You Should Join NewLife Medicals
- Join a high growth and fast paced global organization with a people focused culture
- Global exposure, defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
NewLife Medicals fosters Respect, Equality, and Inclusivity within its employees, stakeholders, suppliers, and vendors. Our diversity plan recruits the best talent regardless of gender, age, race, disabilities, and nationality. This facilitates a diverse work culture where people with different skill sets come together to create an environment of creativity and mutual respect. Women represent half of our workforce.
We endeavor to create a sustainable value system for people, communities, partners, and our planet. We have established a compliance team that guides employees in following ethical business practices while incorporating integrity and honesty in their behavior.
NewLife Medicals encourages employees to make their lives productive while enjoying the workplace. We encourage them to bring their own goals and achieve them with us with our employee-friendly work policies, support system, safe environment, and growth opportunities. Celebrating life in every form is a core of every NewLife Medicals employee’s existence.
