Deputy Manager / Manager - Finance Business Partnering

Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tally is seeking a Deputy Manager / Manager – Finance Business Partnering to collaborate with Product & Engineering, Sales, and Customer Experience to influence business strategy. You will turn financial insights into actionable plans and drive long-term value creation.

Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, scenario analysis, and partnering with senior stakeholders to balance growth with profitability in a fast-paced software product environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Business Finance, Corporate Strategy, or M&A.
• Strong fundamentals in Financial modelling, Business economics, Data analysis.
• Prior experience in a software product or tech-enabled startups.
• Familiarity with Product-led growth / GTM constructs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product & Engineering, Sales, and Customer Experience to drive strategic finance decisions.
• Build complex financial models for investments, pricing, and profitability scenarios.
• Own annual planning, forecasting, and capital allocation for the function.
• Translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead performance analytics and cross-functional reviews with clear, data-backed narratives.

Skills

Finance modelling

Business partnering

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Job description

At Tally, we’re driven by one core mission - making business simpler for everyone. As a pioneer in business management software, we have been the trusted partner of choice for ~3 million and 7.5 million users across 100+ countries - many of them are MSMEs that form the backbone of global economies.

Our journey is rooted in innovation, guided by deep empathy for customers, and driven by a commitment to excellence. With a legacy of trust and a future fueled by technology, we are shaping the way businesses manage accounting, inventory, compliance, and much more.

We believe in honouring our people, nurturing potential, creating fearlessly, and mastering our craft - all while staying true to our values. If you are looking to make a real impact, grow with purpose, and be part of something meaningful, you’ll find your place at Tally.

As we continue to grow, we are working towards a larger ambition - to become the technology backbone for global economic progress.

About Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance is a dynamic team rooted in value, committed to driving financial strategies that catalyse Tally’s growth and competitive edge. We empower informed decision-making and innovative planning, fortify operations, and optimise cash flow, all with a focus on long-term value creation.

Role: Deputy Manager / Manager – Finance Business Partnering

Relevant Experience: 3-5 years

What You Will Own

At Tally, Finance Business Partnering is a strategic partnership that enables informed business decisions and drives long-term value creation. In this role, you will partner closely with one of Tally's core business functions, such as Product & Engineering, Sales, or Customer Experience. You will leverage financial insights, commercial acumen, and data-driven analysis to influence business strategy, optimize performance, and support key decision-making.

This role requires the ability to manage greater business complexity, exercise strong commercial judgment, and influence senior stakeholders. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business outcomes.

How will you make an Impact

Direct exposure to business-critical decisions.

Opportunity to work with senior leadership across functions.

Ability to build end-to-end business understanding (product, GTM, customer, finance).

A steep learning curve and high career acceleration in Finance/Strategy.

Where Your Expertise Meets Our Future

3 – 5 years of relevant experience in Business Finance, Corporate Strategy, or M&A.

Proven ability to independently drive problem-solving and deliver outcomes.

Strong fundamentals in Financial modelling, Business economics, Data analysis etc.

Prior experience in working with a software product or tech-enabled startups.

Familiarity with:

Product-led growth / GTM constructs

The Scope of Your Influence

1. Strategic Partnering with Business Leaders:

Act as the primary finance partner to the functional leadership team (e.g., Product Heads, Engineering Leaders, Sales Leaders).

Drive decision-making on product investments, GTM strategies, and resource allocation using structured financial thinking.

Bring a value-creation mindset to discussions—balancing growth, customer impact, and profitability.

Influence key business decisions through assertive yet collaborative engagement.

Build and own complex financial models for:

• Product investments / feature releases
• Pricing and monetisation decisions
• Evaluate investments using NPV, payback, ROIC, and cohort-level economics.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform leadership decisions under uncertainty.

3. Performance Management & Business Insights:

Drive function-level performance analytics (growth, margins, efficiency, ROI on spends).

Identify key business drivers and translate them into actionable insights (not just reporting).

Lead monthly/quarterly business reviews, focusing on:

• What’s working / not working
• Root-cause analysis
• Forward-looking recommendations.

4.Planning, Forecasting & Capital Allocation:

Own annual planning and periodic forecasting for the function.

Align financial plans with operational and strategic priorities.

Ensure optimal allocation of capital and resources across initiatives.

Introduce rigour and structure without slowing down innovation.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with:

• Product & Engineering teams (especially if aligned to them)
• Sales, Marketing, and Customer teams
• Corporate Finance and Leadership

Act as a bridge between Finance and Business, especially for technical stakeholders.

Bring clarity and financial structure to ambiguous, evolving business problems.

6. Executive Communication & Influence

Convert complex analysis into clear, compelling narratives for leadership.

Drive discussions with confidence, clarity, and data-backed reasoning.

Manage senior stakeholders with strong presence, persuasion, and empathy.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.