Finance Lead - FP&A

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About Medline India:

Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA. We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team. We encourage our people to share their best ideas and create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves to work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges.

About Medline Industries, LP:

Established in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a renowned global healthcare organization boasting 56 years of consecutive sales growth, exceeding $23.3 billion in annual sales (2023). With a workforce of over 36,000 professionals spread across the globe, we operate in more than 125 countries and territories. As the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, Medline is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive products, education, and support across the continuum of care.

At present, Medline Industries, LP holds the esteemed position as the #1 market leader, delivering an extensive portfolio of over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Our clientele includes hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centres, physician offices, home care agencies, providers, and retailers.

We're proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has consistently named us a Top Workplace for the past 12 years.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced lead for the India FP&A team, this role will specifically focus on supporting Medline International business (Outside US) and would have exposure to partner with business & other teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for management reporting, Consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role is crucial for providing insights that support our business decisions, driving improvements in financial processes, and collaborating with onshore stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
  
  

Manage and develop a team of 2-3 analysts, guiding their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Set clear objectives for the team, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback. Conduct performance reviews and evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Serve as backup to Manager - FP&A and other team members.

• Financial Reporting:
  
  

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results. Analyze financial performance, highlighting trends, variances, and insights/story for stakeholders.

Review all the month-end deliverables prepared by team members to ensure quality & accuracy before sharing them with the onshore stakeholders.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  
  

Work closely with the onshore team and provide support as needed for the budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Create and maintain financial models, document assumptions to support both short-term and long-term planning efforts.

• Process Improvement:
  
  

Continuously evaluate and improve processes related to reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Implement best practices and drive automation where possible.

• Stakeholder management:
  
  

Develop & maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements, set expectations, address concerns, and discuss them with the reporting manager and Offshore stakeholders as required.

• Ad Hoc Analysis:
  
  

Provide insightful financial analysis for ad hoc projects and new business initiatives. Respond to all relevant queries from onshore business partners in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in working cross-functionally and collaboratively in a global organization.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing 3+ Team members.
• 6+ years of experience in Management Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Strong technical accounting skills and practical knowledge of the principles of financial accounting and accounting standards
• Strong in MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint advanced skillset)
• Strong analytical skills & continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced skill level in Power BI and other ERP financial systems.
  
  

Working Hours:

10.30 am to 7.30 pm – daylight saving

11.30 am to 8.30 pm – non daylight saving