Finance Controller, CTO Bollaram Cluster

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.
We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 
For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).
‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency
Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Finance Controller, CTO Bollaram Cluster

Job Description:

The Finance Controller, CTO Bollaram Cluster has a key role on the site team. Plant Finance Controller, CTO Bollaram Cluster will be Supporting for overall financial activities, including Plant Profitability, Costing, Inventory Controls, month end books closure, MIS, Budgeting, Reviewing the Capital Expenditure, Operational excellences, Process controls & Compliance at the plant as well as working with Site Leadership Team (SLT) to achieve all Financial KPIs of the plant (end to end P&L management of the Plant).

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

1. Partnering with Site Head and SLT in achieving the overall financial Goals
2. Support decision making at site level through timely information, financial evaluation with insights on costs and capacity utilization.
3. Key Insights for decision making on Products with Low Margin / Low Sales.
4. Business insights to grow the Market Share and Margin of each Product and thereby improving the financial metrics of the Plant.

Costing & Inventory:

1. Inventory valuation with NRVs and Conducting perpetual inventory checks.
2. Product Raw Material Costing (spreads), Reporting of Total Variable Cost (TVC) savings against budget/baseline.
3. Calculation of overheads on a quarterly basis and review of over and under absorption.
4. Computing the MLs (incl. spent solvents) valuation on a quarterly basis and ensuring the rates updated in SAP.
5. Review of Risk Inventory (Failed, Sales returns, Incident batches) for action and ensure implement the action as per timelines.
6. Tracking and closure of open Process Orders. Ensure completeness of TECOs for completed orders.
7. Review & approving of BoM and Recipes and release SCRs.

Controlling & Books closure:

1. Monthly Book closure of the Plant related activities & spends.
2. Scrutinize GL accounts & rectification entries to be posted, incase of any item found.
3. Review and provisioning of Pending GRNs.
4. Tracking and closure of overdue RGPs & pending STOs
5. Review and report exceptions in Plant relevant Balance Sheet GLs.
6. Ensure and sign-off of FSCP Documentation.

Operating expense review, MIS, Control

1. Tracking and reporting operating expenses in line with Budget and Support to Site head to ensure spent should be as per Budget.
2. Proactive management of monthly expenses by providing insights to the Team
3. Timely release of Plant MIS to key stakeholders
4. Facilitate Cluster Head and GMO planning team with inputs and insights.

Budget & Latest Estimates:

1. Drive the Annual Budgeting exercise at plant along with CFTs
2. Preparation of Cash OpEx budget, RMCs with TVC (yield and solvents) savings.
3. Monthly basis provide Latest Estimates to FP&A Team and report the reasons for variances Vs Budget

Operational Excellence (OE)

1. Actively participate in discussions of OE Saving ideas generation and estimate the idea potential for generated ideas.
2. Review and Tracking of Cash OE, TVC & OVC Savings vs target.
3. Reporting of OE Savings status to SLT and GMO HO (Controlling & Planning) teams

Capex and Assets:

1. Review of Capex requests and propose for Investment to next levels; Also conduct Post project evaluation for Key Projects
2. Review of open projects and ensure commissioning of assets as per timelines.
3. Ensure the tagging of All capitalized assets with Asset number
4. Review of Idle Assets and work on Utilisation / Liquidation.

Audits & Compliance

1. Meet the audit requirements like Statutory, SOX, and internal audits for the plant.
2. Co-ordinating for physical verification of inventory (stock audits) and discuss with WH teams and closure of variances between books and physical inventory as per guidelines.
3. Compliance with accounting policies and guidelines

Educational qualification: Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and management Accountant (CMA) or equivalent are mandatory
Minimum work experience:
0-2 years of experience.
Skills & attributes &Critical exposures
Functional Skills

Skills & attributes:
Technical Skills 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, cost management, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
• Expert in MS office.
• Understanding of auditing standards and compliance requirements.
Behavioural skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About the Department
GMO

Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO)

At Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on global healthcare through precision manufacturing and innovation. With a legacy of excellence, we are a leading force in the pharmaceutical industry.

We operate 19 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants across Hyderabad, Vizag, Baddi, Mexico, Shreveport, and Mirfield, comprising 8 OSD facilities, 3 Injectables facilities, and 8 API facilities.

Benchmarking manufacturing processes and continuous operational excellence are at the core of our capability to deliver quality medicines to our patients in 66 countries. We manufacture a portfolio of complex APIs and 1,150+ drug master files across key therapy areas such as Oncology, Cardio-vascular, Central Nervous System and Anti-Diabetes. he World Economic Forum has recognised our largest manufacturing facility in Bachupally, Hyderabad, as part of its Global Lighthouse Network. We aspire to be the most efficient pharma operations in the world. Our productivity improvement and digitalisation efforts are key to staying competitive, meeting business imperatives, and meeting our ambitious ESG goals. Building such ‘factories of the future’ is integral to innovation and to build healthcare of the future.

 

Benefits Offered
At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.
For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/