Purpose of the Job
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Business Finance Manager to act as a strategic business partner, driving financial performance and supporting decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in business finance, financial planning, and analysis, with expertise in R2R SAP environments and a proven ability to thrive in high-demand, fast-paced settings.
This role focuses on business finance partnership, enabling collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence, optimize profitability, and support long-term growth. Prior experience in the medical equipment or vision care industry is highly desirable.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Business Finance Partnership:
Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and drive growth.Collaborate with divisional heads and cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, operations, marketing) to align financial strategies with business objectives.Develop and maintain advanced financial models and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and inform strategic initiatives.Provide actionable insights to optimize profitability, improve cost efficiency, and mitigate risks across business divisions.Partner with leadership to evaluate new business opportunities, assess financial feasibility, and support strategic investments.Financial Planning & Analysis:
Lead and coordinate financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the organization.Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and operational improvements.Present financial reports and insights to senior management, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.Drive the development of financial tools and processes to enhance decision-making and reporting accuracy.Operational Excellence:
Implement and monitor robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and safeguard assets.Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.Leadership & Collaboration:
Act as a mentor and coach to junior finance staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and achieve shared financial and operational goals.Represent the finance function in cross-departmental meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and initiatives.Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).Work Experience:
Minimum 7+ years of experience in business finance, financial planning, and analysis roles.Proven expertise in R2R SAP environments and financial systems.Prior experience in the medical equipment or vision care industry is highly preferred.Demonstrated ability to work in high-demand, fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities.Skills & Competencies:
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (e.g., Excel, ERP).Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial leadership or senior roles.Familiarity with industry-specific dynamics in vision care or medical equipment.Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. Read LessZEISS Vision Care is seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to join our team as Lead Program Management . This pivotal role combines strategic thinking, operational execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive key initiatives and ensure the seamless functioning of our sales and customer development operations.
As a Lead Program Management, you will lead high-impact projects, analyze business performance, and deliver actionable insights to support decision-making and accelerate growth. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven individual with strong business acumen, sharp analytical skills, and a passion for delivering impactful solutions in a fast-paced, environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution
• Drive critical sales and customer development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Identify growth opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to accelerate business performance.
Project Management
• Lead and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery and accountability across teams.
• Establish clear frameworks and KPIs to monitor progress and success.
• Proactively address challenges and implement solutions to achieve project goals.
Operational Excellence
• Streamline and manage regular business reviews, including preparing high-quality presentations and reports.
• Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day operations and alignment across teams.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Data Analysis & Insights
• Analyze business performance metrics to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and drive accountability.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Build strong relationships across teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Facilitate effective communication and alignment among stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence across the organization.
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
• MBA from a premium business school with 4-6 years of experience in strategy, consulting, sales operations, or business management roles.
Skills & Competencies
• Analytical Expertise: Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that drive business growth.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling presentations and influence stakeholders.
• Leadership & Ownership: High degree of accountability, with a proactive approach to driving results and managing priorities.
• Project Management: Expertise in managing complex projects with clear timelines, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to align diverse teams and foster a culture of teamwork.
• Tech Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with CRM tools.
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The Global Business Excellence and Program Management Team is looking for an experienced and dedicated project manager to grow our team in India. The project manager will join our hybrid team of Business Excellence Hub India distributed across the Global Supply Chain, Performance and Program Management organization. As a team we are actively contributing to a successful transformation of a globally growing organization by adapting E2E processes to changing business models, industry patterns and customer needs.
The resource will be mainly responsible for driving selected cross-functional Projects, mainly in Supply Chain and Performance Management. Furthermore, experience in multiproduct supply chain management and understanding of supply planning process is added advantage.
Main Accountabilities
Dimensions
Reports to: Manager Business Excellence India (Hub) (solid line)
List of Key jobs by title to be supervised by the incumbent: As stated above.
Direct span- Not applicable
Key relationship/ customers: Global Supply Chain (VIS), Global Operations (VIS), Corporate IT (Group), Vision IT (VIS), Global Group Finance (VIS), Global Procurement, Global Quality and Regulatory affairs
Internal- all required cross-functional project resources at VIS
External- External consultants (project based and if applicable)
Key Result Areas
Related to responsibilities as stated above.Job Specifications
Position Overview - EHS Manager (South & West )
The Head of EHS will lead the EHS function across all Indian operations. The role drives regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, environmental sustainability, and safety culture transformation in alignment with global ZEISS standards.
Key Responsibilities
EHS Develop and implement ZEISS India's EHS strategy aligned with global frameworks.Advise senior management on EHS risks, performance, and investments.Promote a strong safety culture across all sites and operations.2. Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with national and state EHS regulations (CPCB, SPCB, Factories Act, OHS Codes, Fire Safety, Waste Management Rules, etc.).Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID, and mitigation plans.Oversee incident investigations, RCA, and CAPA implementation.3. Operations & Safety Systems
Manage EHS systems such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ZEISS global standards.Oversee chemical safety, equipment safety, ergonomics, electrical & machine safety.Develop procedures tailored to manufacturing, laboratory, and heavy-equipment operations.Ensure contractor and vendor EHS compliance.4. Training & Capability Building
Design and deliver EHS training for employees, contractors, and service engineers.Implement behavioural-based safety and safety leadership initiatives.Build EHS competencies across managers and site leads.5. Environmental & Sustainability Programs
Lead environmental initiatives including waste reduction, emissions control, water management, and energy efficiency.Support ZEISS global sustainability goals and reporting requirements.6. Reporting & Analytics
Maintain compliance dashboards, EHS KPIs, audit reports, and incident metrics.Provide regular updates to local and global leadership.Qualifications & Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field.4-8 years of EHS experience with at least 3-7 years in the heavy machinery, capital equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing sector (mandatory).Proven leadership experience managing EHS for multi-site operations.Strong knowledge of Indian EHS regulations and international standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).Experience implementing machine safety, equipment commissioning safety, and contractor safety programs typical to heavy industry.Preferred
Post-Graduate Diploma / Master's in Industrial Safety or EHS.NEBOSH / IOSH / ISO Lead Auditor certifications Read LessPurpose of the Job
Be the owner of all Warehouse Management System related topics for China and India DCs. Full understanding of all warehouses physical flows in order to keep them reflected in the most lean and correct way in the system. Manage and lead all WMS related projects for APAC.
Manage and drive implementation and enhancement of the existing Warehouse system environment. Stay ahead of the game with participating in external trainings, fairs, etc. in order to understand new solutions and their potential to existing Warehouse Management System.
Be the owner of all documentation of warehouse flows and processes and their implementation in the system. Onboard during project phase of new strategic location and play key role in the warehousing part of this project. Support on occasional basis on warehouse layout drawing (e.g. autocad or warehouse specific flow software).
Skill Required
Analytical skills, office environment, process and lean oriented, Fluent English, Mandarin as an advantage.
Energetic and self-motivated personality who likes to work in an international environment.
(Global) Travel availability required (20%).
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree Logistics or data engineering. First experience with WMS. Experience with SAP EWM is big plus.
Work Experience
5-8 years, experience in Warehouse & Distribution system environment. Energetic, self-driven personality.
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