Business Finance -Associate Director

Job Title: Business Finance level we will decide

Location: Bangalore, India (UK Shift)

Seeking a strategic and business-oriented Business Finance Manager to serve as a key partner to operational and executive leadership. This role will go beyond traditional finance to drive strategic planning, performance optimization, and commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise with a strong understanding of business drivers to influence outcomes and support long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnering:
  Collaborate with business leaders to align financial goals with strategic priorities. Provide actionable insights that influence business direction and growth initiatives.
• Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting:
  Lead the development of annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial models. Translate business strategies into financial outcomes.
• Performance Management:
  Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and proactively recommend interventions to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Commercial Finance & Growth Enablement:
  Support pricing, deal structuring, and investment decisions with robust financial analysis. Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Client & Service Line Profitability:
  Conduct deep-dive analysis on client and service line margins. Recommend strategies to optimize resource allocation and improve financial returns.
• Revenue Assurance & Cost Governance:
  Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost tracking. Drive accountability for cost control across business units.
• Data-Driven Decision Support:
  Develop dashboards and financial models to support real-time decision-making. Leverage BI tools to enhance visibility and transparency.
• Month-End Close:
  Coordinate with Financial Controllers & corporate finance to ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities.
• Financial Governance & Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements. Support risk management and compliance initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ Years
  
• Education: CA Qualified,CA Intern and MBA finance from reputed universities.
  
• Should have experience in business finance, FP&A, or business controller ship roles, preferably in BPO, ITES, IT or healthcare services.
  
• Skills
  
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
  
• Strong commercial and operational acumen
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and pricing tools
  
• Experience with contract structuring and client negotiations
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Business Insight
  
• Financial Acumen & Analytical Rigor
  
• Influence Without Authority
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  
• Ownership & Accountability
  
• Agility in a Dynamic Environment