Assistant Manager-Business Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering:
• Act as a finance business partner to key business units or product teams.
• Provide financial insights and support in commercial decision-making, pricing, and cost optimization.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results, and provide commentary.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive financial accountability across departments.
• Reporting & MIS:
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate financial reports and dashboards.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in coordination with the accounting team.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product, region, or business vertical.
• Cost Control & Efficiency:
• Monitor operational expenses and work with teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in implementing internal controls and best practices in financial governance.
• Strategic Projects:
• Contribute to financial modeling, business cases, and investment appraisals for new initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to automation, tools, and analytics.

Key Requirements:

• Education:
• CA / MBA (Finance) / CMA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience:
• 35 years of experience in business finance, FP&A, or financial analysis roles.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail with a strategic mindset