This role is with one of our portfolio companies.

About the role:

A strategic financial advisor to the Management, responsible for managing the business finance function with a focus on business planning, AOP, business evaluation, reporting, liaison and networking with the right stakeholders, and on the financial success of each business line.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a financial plan and oversee financial budgeting and forecasting for the business, considering the long term strategy of the business
Manage business development activities according to financial plans to achieve profitability and revenue.
Modify the financial plan and budget amount based on the changes in business plans.
Assist in the preparation of capital budgets for the business units.
Manage the profit and loss statements and cash and balance sheets to ensure financial integrity.
Review the actual results against the budgeted goals to identify and correct business issues.
Provide financial support and advice to management in closing business deals.
Monitor KPI and identify the cause of any unexpected variances
Monitor the commercial aspects of transactions, prioritizing accuracy and compliance
Work closely with business units to evaluate financial viability of models
Scenario planning, sensitivity and competition analysis of business to deliver predictably
Support controllership team in the closing book on time and meeting statutory requirements
Build various processes in areas of Planning and Budgeting

Requirements

CA/MBA Finance with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in startups.
Proficient in analysing, gathering, managing & documenting information
Experience in working on unit economics, i.e., AOPs, Business performance, financial reporting, business strategy
Experience in managing stakeholders & team.

Head - Business Finance & FP&A