Project Role: Associate Manager, Business Unit Finance

Work Experience: CA with 3 + years experience in Business Finance

Work location: Bangalore

Work Mode: Hybrid

Overview

The Associate Manager, Business Unit Finance will serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, financial leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Finance Partnering

Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive growth and support day-to-day operations.
Collaborate closely with divisional heads and cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing) to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Planning, Reporting & Forecasting

Support the development of annual operating and financial plans.
Oversee quarterly and monthly management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Conduct comprehensive monthly reviews of P&L statements. ( vs Plan, Forecast,PY etc )
Partner with Operations/PPMs to build monthly forecasts for P&L.

Performance Measurement & Improvement

Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
Drive performance improvement initiatives to support effective P&L and balance sheet management.
Ensure delivery of financial targets through proactive performance management and insights.

Operational Excellence

Identify and implement cost-optimization initiatives and process improvements.
Enhance operational efficiency by streamlining financial workflows and reducing manual
interventions.

Financial Modeling & Automation

Develop and maintain advanced financial models and dashboards to support business
decision-making.
Lead automation initiatives to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and process scalability.

Special Projects

Evaluate new business cases and provide timely, accurate financial recommendations.
Conduct scenario analyses and business impact assessments for strategic proposals.

Revenue Management

Strengthen the revenue assurance process to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Build robust revenue forecasts through pipeline analysis, backlog review, and new opportunity
tracking.

Product Costing & Pricing

Lead end-to-end product costing and pricing processes.
Ensure pricing decisions are aligned with profitability goals and market positioning.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support

Partner with cross-functional teams during M&A activities, including due diligence and post-deal
integration.
Provide financial analysis, risk assessment, and valuation support as required.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Chartered Accountant (CA). with 3+ years of progressive experience in Finance, including FP&A, Business Finance, and Controllership.
Should have worked with Business and Managed Stake Holders
Experience in Business Finance, FPNA , Reporting and Analysis in Mandatory
Need candidate who have completed their CA
Candidates should have experience providing financial reports, Insights and Analytics to the BU
Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and internal financial controls.
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations.
Proven track record of establishing KPIs, performance metrics, and service delivery standards.
Hands-on experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion ,and Power BI.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Ability to thrive in dynamic environments with ambiguity, change, and scaling operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial storytelling capabilities