Manager, Business Finance
Lupin
Summary
The Manager, Business Finance / FP&A – US Generics will serve as a key finance partner to the US Generics business, with responsibility for management reporting, budgeting, medium-term planning, product and portfolio profitability analysis, and financial support for key commercial and strategic decisions.
Job description
Role Summary
The Manager, Business Finance / FP&A – US Generics will serve as a key finance partner to the US Generics business, with responsibility for management reporting, budgeting, medium-term planning, product and portfolio profitability analysis, and financial support for key commercial and strategic decisions.
The role will partner closely with US Commercial and Finance leadership as well as India-based Finance and functional teams to provide timely and actionable insights into business performance, product profitability, operating expenses, risks, and opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly MIS P&Ls for the US Generics business, providing management with insights into sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.
- Assist with annual Budget and 5-Year strategic Planning processes, coordinating product-level assumptions across Commercial, Portfolio, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions.
- Manage periodic forecasts and outlooks and provide clear analysis of actual and projected performance versus Budget, Forecast, Prior Year, and MTP.
- Partner with US Commercial and Finance leadership to provide product and portfolio-level P&L insights and support key business decisions.
- Analyze product profitability and portfolio performance, identifying key margin drivers, risks, opportunities, and potential profitability improvement actions.
- Support financial evaluation of new products, licensing opportunities, strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and other business opportunities through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Coordinate with India-based counterparts to forecast, monitor, and manage Ex-US functional spend supporting the US business.
- Monitor performance of new product launches against plan and business case expectations and proactively highlight financial risks and opportunities.
- Support monthly and quarterly management reviews through preparation of financial analyses, management reporting, and executive presentations.
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, financial models, reporting, and analytics, improving the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of financial decision support.
- Generate ad hoc reports and analytics, projects, tasks and assignments as needed.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics; MBA, CPA, or equivalent qualification preferred
- 4-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Business Finance, Commercial Finance, or related roles. Experience in the pharmaceutical or generics industry preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively cross-functionally with at all levels of management
- Proactive, motivated, analytical and strategic thinker with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and requiring limited management oversight
- Team player, capable of wearing multiple hats
- Top-notch Excel skills; SAP experience desirable; other financial modeling experience a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics
- MBA, CPA, or equivalent qualification preferred
- 4-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Business Finance, Commercial Finance, or related roles
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or generics industry preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively cross-functionally with at all levels of management
- Proactive, motivated, analytical and strategic thinker with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and requiring limited management oversight
- Team player, capable of wearing multiple hats
- Top-notch Excel skills
- SAP experience desirable
- Other financial modeling experience a plus
Benefits
- Performance bonus
Company overview
Lupin Limited is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Mumbai, India, with a significant presence in over 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1968 by Desh Bandhu Gupta, the company has grown into one of India's top pharmaceutical manufacturers and a major global player in the generic drug market. Lupin specializes in a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical products including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and advanced drug delivery systems. The company maintains a strong therapeutic focus across multiple areas including respiratory, cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, and women's health. With 15 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and 7 research centers globally, Lupin employs over 20,000 professionals dedicated to improving patient health outcomes. The company's U.S. subsidiary, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., operates from Baltimore, Maryland, and has established itself as a significant player in the American pharmaceutical market. Lupin's commitment to innovation, quality, and accessibility has positioned it as a trusted provider of healthcare solutions that address unmet medical needs while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility.