Management Accounting Lead

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will lead management accounting activities that support timely, accurate financial reporting and decision-making across assigned entities. You will work closely with finance leaders, commercial and supply chain partners, and external service providers. We value clear thinking, practical problem-solving and a collaborative approach. This role offers visible impact, steady career growth, and a chance to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead the month-end management close for assigned entities, ensuring accurate P&L and balance sheet postings and timely delivery of management packs. - Own balance sheet reconciliations and control activities, investigate variances and drive timely resolution. - Prepare clear financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions and senior stakeholder reviews. - Partner with commercial, supply chain and tax teams to ensure transactions are correctly recorded and reported. - Work with shared service partners and external providers to ensure consistent delivery and improve process efficiency. - Support process improvements and reporting automation, including ERP and reporting tool changes. Why You? This role is based in India and follows a hybrid working pattern. You will combine on-site collaboration with agreed remote days. You are practical, curious and reliable. You communicate clearly and build strong working relationships. You will broaden your technical and leadership skills while making a direct impact on how finance supports our business and patients globally. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome conversations about adjustments you may need during recruitment. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals - Degree or professional accounting qualification (for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent practical experience in accounting. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting, financial reporting, or statutory accounting. - Strong working knowledge of IFRS and month-end close processes. - Practical experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and strong Excel skills. - Proven ability to prepare analyses, reconciliations and management commentary for stakeholders. - This role is hybrid, with regular on-site collaboration as agreed with your manager. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus - Experience working with shared service providers or BPOs and managing external delivery partners. - Familiarity with SOX or similar internal control frameworks and audit preparation. - Exposure to supply chain finance or intercompany accounting. - Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL for data analysis and automation. - Track record of leading small teams or mentoring jun