GM - Finance & Accounts (FP&A) - Chennai (6 Days Working)

GM Finance & Accounts (PE-Backed Diagnostic Chain)

Role Summary

The GM Finance & Accounts will lead the finance function for a private equity-backed diagnostic services platform.

You will work closely with the Management and PE investor to deliver scalable financial systems, strong governance, and data-driven decision-making. This role is a defined pathway to the CFO position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control, Governance & Scale Readiness

• Lead end-to-end finance operations including accounting, audits, taxation, and compliance.
• Develop timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements
• Build institutional-grade financial controls and governance frameworks aligned with Management and PE expectations.
• Ensure readiness for due diligence, audits, and potential IPO/exit scenarios.

2. Business Finance & Value Creation

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the Management.
• Monitor center-level profitability, test economics, and cost optimization.
• Identify levers for EBITDA expansion and operating efficiency.

3. MIS, Dashboards & Performance Tracking

• Develop high-quality MIS and dashboards with monthly cadence.
• Develop and track business performance KPIs

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Lead annual and 3/5 years operating plan (AOP and Business Plan).
• Build robust financial models for:
• New center rollouts
• Hub-and-spoke expansion
• M&A / tuck-in acquisitions

5. Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Efficiency

• Drive tight control over cash flows and working capital cycles.
• Optimize receivables (insurance, B2B clients) and vendor payments.
• Manage banking relationships, debt and liquidity planning.
• Support capital allocation decisions to maximize IRR.

6. Investor Relations & Board Engagement

• Prepare board decks, investor updates, and performance reports.
• Support fundraising, refinancing, and exit readiness processes.
• Lead financial due diligence for investors, lenders, or acquirers.

7. M&A, Expansion & Strategic Initiatives

• Evaluate acquisition targets, partnerships, and franchise models.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and integration planning.

8. Data, Systems & Automation

• Drive optimization of ERP and BI tools.
• Build data-driven finance capabilities for real-time decision-making.
• Improve reporting automation and reduce manual dependencies.

9. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build a high-caliber finance team aligned with growth ambitions.
• Introduce performance metrics, ownership, and accountability.
• Mentor future leaders within the finance function.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with age less than 45 years preferred.
• Tamil speaking preferred.
• 12-18 years of experience, having prior experience with:
• Preference - Healthcare, diagnostics, pharma or multi-site retail businesses
• 6 days work week.
• Proven experience in investor reporting, MIS, and business finance.
• Exposure to fundraising, M&A, or exit processes is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong grip on financial controls + sharp business acumen.
• Ability to operate in a high-growth, performance-driven environment.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling, analytics, and storytelling with data.
• Strong stakeholder management (management, Board, PE investor).
• High ownership mindset with execution bias.
• Strong communication skills.

Contact Person

Aasma Shaikh

[email protected]

8928574671