Business Finance Manager (Cost & Margin Transformation)

Livspace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Livspace is seeking a seasoned Cost Finance professional to own and optimize cost models across G&A, warehousing and logistics. You will translate data into actionable savings initiatives and partner with Operations, SCM and Procurement to embed cost discipline.

Ideal candidates have CA/MBA/CWA/CFA or equivalent with 6–9 years in cost finance or business finance, strong margin analysis skills, and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings in complex environments.

Qualifications

• CA/MBA/CWA/CFA or B.Tech with 6–9 years in cost/finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of cost structures, margin analysis, and operating leverage.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Vendor Management.
• Understanding of management accounting, cost allocation, variance analysis.
• Able to convert financial analysis into practical cost actions.

Responsibilities

• Own cost tracking of all cost line items.
• Build monthly cost bridges vs plan and prior periods.
• Identify structural vs temporary cost overruns.
• Partner with Ops, SCM, Procurement to redesign cost-heavy processes.
• Track benefits realization of approved cost initiatives.
• Cost variance dashboards (bucket-wise, BU-wise).
• Savings tracker (planned vs realised).
• Sensitivity analysis (impact of volume change on margins).

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial planning

Margin analysis

Data analysis

Operating leverage

Vendor management

Excel skills

Education

CA/CMA/CFA

MBA in Finance

B.Tech

Job description

Protect and expand margins by actively owning large cost pools and converting cost data into executable savings initiatives.

“We’re not looking for someone to manage spreadsheets. We’re looking for someone to build a scalable, insight-led financial planning practice that shapes how our customers plan their lives.”

A. Day-to-Day Ownership

• Own cost tracking of all cost line items
• Build monthly cost bridges vs plan and prior periods
• Identify structural vs temporary cost overruns
• Partner with Ops, SCM, Procurement to:
  • Redesign cost-heavy processes
• Track benefits realization of approved cost initiatives
• Cost variance dashboards (bucket-wise, BU-wise)
• Savings tracker (planned vs realised)
• Sensitivity analysis (impact of volume change on margins)

C. Stakeholder Interactions

• Operations & Supply Chain heads
• Business Heads (margin trade-offs)
• FP&A / CFO office

D. Success Looks Like

• Cost overruns identified early, not post-quarter
• Savings are tracked, realised, and sustained
• Margin discussions move from “why missed” to “how improved”
• Cost discipline embedded in business reviews

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• CA / MBA / Cost Accountant / CWA/CFA/ B.Tech from T-1 colleges / CA - Intern with 6–9 years of experience in Cost Finance, Operations Finance, or Business Finance roles
• Strong knowledge of cost structures, margin analysis, and operating leverage, particularly across G&A, warehousing, and logistics cost pools
• Experience partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Vendor Management teams to drive cost efficiency
• Sound understanding of management accounting, cost allocation, variance analysis, and margin bridges
• High analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify structural vs one-time cost issues
• Ability to convert financial analysis into practical, executable cost actions
• Well-organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple workstreams under pressure and short deadlines
• Comfortable working in environments with limited automation and high manual data dependency.