Head of Finance, South Asia

Head of Finance - South Asia

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey.

Role Purpose

The Finance Head – India leads the financial strategy, governance, and performance management for the India business. This role partners closely with the India Leadership Team to drive profitable growth, improve margins, strengthen financial discipline, and shape strategic decision‑making across categories, channels, and customer segments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and market dynamics.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team on business planning, investments, and risk management.
• Lead financial governance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and corporate policies.

Commercial & Business Partnering

• Partner with commercial teams to optimize revenue growth and profitability through data-driven insights.
• Oversee financial evaluation of new business opportunities, product launches, and channel expansion.
• Drive ROI analysis for marketing and promotional investments to maximize returns.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the region.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial outlooks, including quarterly and annual performance reviews.
• Ensure robust scenario planning and P&L simulations to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory compliance across all financial operations.
• Implement best practices in financial reporting and risk management.

Transformation & Process Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Champion digital transformation in finance, leveraging technology for efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead special projects to enhance commercial effectiveness and operational agility.

Leadership & People Development

• Provide direction and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build organizational capability through talent development and succession planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in financial planning, risk management, and governance.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in advanced financial systems and digital tools

Education & Experience

• CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and driving strategic initiatives.
• Experience in multinational environments and complex business structures.

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in our office in Gurgaon, India.

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition,  Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.    

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.