Finance Controller (Internal Audit)

Company Description

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

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Job Description

Partner with business and plant leadership teams to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, compliance risks, and potential value leakages across operations. Drive project-based reviews and implementation of sustainable improvements that strengthen governance, profitability, working capital, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct project-based reviews across plants to assess operational, financial, and compliance risks.

Identify control lapses, policy deviations, and potential value leakages across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, and asset management processes.

Perform root cause analysis and quantify financial impact of identified issues.

Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical control enhancements.

Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization, process efficiency, governance, and risk mitigation.

Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and control exceptions.

Prepare management reports and present findings to senior leadership and plant management.

Track closure of agreed actions and ensure sustainable implementation of recommendations.

Success Measures

Value leakages identified and mitigated

Control gaps closed within agreed timelines

Measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements delivered

Reduction in repeat audit observations

Enhanced governance and compliance across plants

Qualifications

CA / CMA / MBA Finance with 4 to 7 years experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Process Assurance, Manufacturing Finance, or Business Controls.

Preferred Background

Candidates from Big 4 Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Forensic, Operational Audit or Manufacturing Audit backgrounds with 4–7 years of experience will be preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

Internal Audit & Risk Assessment

Operational & Manufacturing Process Reviews

Financial Analysis & Cost Management

Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI)

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

Report Writing & Executive Presentations

Additional Information

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/#!/"