Associate Manager - Finance Business Partner

Assoc Mgr, Finance

Role Summary:

The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of commercial business. This role involves management & monitoring of sales pipeline, accounting, inventory and stock management, financial reporting, audits, cash flow monitoring, expense monitoring.

Primary Responsibilities:

1 Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Timely invoice issuance, adherence to local laws related to reporting of goods movement to government in prescribed format.

• Review of vendor invoices, payment proposals, resolving payment queries

• Manage returns process for credit note

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards

• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations

2 Inventory & Stock Management

• Coordinate with supply chain and operations to ensure optimal stock levels

• Analyze stock aging, obsolescence, and return trends

• Monitor warehouse inventory levels 

• Leverage SAP Inventory Management module for: - Posting entries in SAP and tracking goods movement (GRN, stock transfers, returns, adjustments) - Ensuring real-time inventory visibility and reconciliation - Generating inventory reports and analytics - Training and supporting business teams in SAP inventory processes and best practices

3 Sales & Distribution Finance

• Track sales pipeline, revenue recognition

• Track sales performance against targets and provide variance analysis

• Track discount process for pharmacy business, sales team incentives

• Review sales with business by region, by super distributor 

• Timely cash collection from the customer and payment to the vendor

4 Cost management

• Provide insights on cost optimization and margin improvement – monitoring staff cost, TA/DA claims

5 Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and forecast short-term and long-term cash flows

• Optimize working capital by managing receivables, payables, and inventory cycles

6 Audit & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements 

• Timely regulatory filings

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings

• Maintain robust internal controls and risk management practices

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4–6 years of experience in finance roles, preferably in pharmaceutical industry / supply chain 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, inventory management, and financial controls

• Working knowledge of SFDC and SAP Inventory Management module, including goods movement transactions

• Proficiency in SAP systems and advanced Excel skills

Key Competencies:

• Business acumen and commercial thinking

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Experience Level

Senior Level