Assistant Manager- Business Finance

Role description

The Assistant Manager Business Finance will support financial planning, analysis, and business decision-making by working closely with cross-functional teams and finance leadership. The role involves FP&A, market and competitor analysis, operational efficiency initiatives, and implementation of systems and processes to enable data-driven decisions.

Assistant Manager- Business Finance

1. Business Finance & FP&A

Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability studies

Prepare analytical dashboards for management

2. Market & Competitive Landscape Analysis

Conduct ongoing market research, financial benchmarking, and industry trend analysis

Prepare Competitor landscape, deep analysis, Industry and areas of opportunities.

Evaluate opportunities to enhance pricing, margin, and cost structures

3. Operational Efficiency & Process Enhancement

Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses across business units

Identify best practices of industry and implement.

Remove bottleneck process and convert into simplified ones.

4. Business Partnering & Day-to-Day Support

Work closely with (the Finance Controller/Business Finance Lead) on day-to-day tasks

Prepare executive-ready presentations and MIS for leadership

5. Systems, Processes & Implementation

Support implementation of digital tools, workflows, and automation initiatives

Assist in setting up dashboards, trackers, and management reporting systems

Ensure documentation and SOP creation for seamless execution

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of Business Finance, FP&A, and Management Accounting
• Financial modeling, variance analysis, and profitability analysis skills
• Market research, competitive analysis, and strategic thinking capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards)
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint for executive presentations
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) is an advantage
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Must Have -

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce.
• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred
• 23 years of relevant experience in Business Finance / FP&A / Corporate Finance
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and business performance analysis
• Hands-on experience in preparing management reports and dashboards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
• Strong attention to detail with a business-oriented approach