Business Finance Partner

Novonesis; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis in Bangalore, India, seeks a Business Finance Partner to drive planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and performance management across R&D and enabling functions. You will serve as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders, delivering insights to support strategic decision-making.

The role requires a Master's in Finance/Commerce/Business Admin or equivalent, 6–7 years of FP&A experience in a multinational environment, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, CA, or ICWA or equivalent.
• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, or similar analytical finance roles.

Responsibilities

• As the primary finance partner for assigned Line of Business leaders, support operating expense planning, controlling, reporting, and performance management.
• Collaborate with leadership to prepare business review meetings and consolidated forecasts.
• Support annual budgeting by developing budget packages for leadership review and approval.
• Deliver forecasts, performance reporting, analysis, and actionable insights to support decisions.
• Drive data-based decisions through quantitative analysis and stakeholder alignment.
• Participate in projects to improve finance processes and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Commerce/Business Administration/CA/ICWA

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

BI tools

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?Interested in a career that matters?Join Novonesis as a Business Finance Partner and help drive informed business decisions across key EVP functions including R&D and enabling functions. Based in Bangalore, you will serve as a trusted finance partner to senior business leaders, delivering insights, financial planning, and performance analysis that support operational excellence and strategic decision-making across the organization.The role & your impactAs a member of the Business Finance India team within Corporate Shared Services, you will partner closely with executive stakeholders and finance leadership to drive planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business performance management. This role combines financial expertise, stakeholder management, and analytical insight to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.Your key responsibilities in this roleAct as the primary finance partner for assigned Line of Business leaders, supporting operating expense planning, controlling, reporting, and performance management activities.Collaborate with Business Finance leadership and business stakeholders to prepare and facilitate business review meetings and consolidated forecasts.Support the annual budgeting process by partnering with stakeholders to develop budget packages for leadership review and approval.Deliver accurate forecasts, performance reporting, business analysis, and actionable insights to support management decisions.Drive data-based decision-making through quantitative analysis, effective communication, and alignment across multiple stakeholders.Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of finance processes.What you'll need to be successful in this roleMaster's degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, CA, ICWA, or an equivalent qualification.Minimum 6-7 years of experience within Business Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, or a comparable analytical finance function in a multinational environment.Practical experience in financial management reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate results within defined timelines.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience partnering with senior business leaders.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.High attention to detail while maintaining a broad business perspective.Additional skills & interests we valueExperience working with SAP, ERP platforms, or BI tools.A positive approach to change and a continuous improvement mindset.Ability to build sustainable relationships across functions and organizational levels.Strong problem-solving capabilities and a structured approach to complex challenges.Interest in driving business performance through data and analytics.What we offer youAn opportunity to partner with senior leaders across global Operations functions, contribute to strategic decision-making, and work in a collaborative international environment. You will be part of a team focused on delivering business value through financial insight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Working conditionsThis is a hybrid position based in Bangalore, India. No regular business travel is required for this role.Application deadline12 October 2026.Our purpose guides the wayIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.Opportunities for everyoneWe are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.Explore other openingsIf this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career