Finance Business Partner

Acclime; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative team culture

Professional development opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

Acclime is seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic internal advisor reporting to Group Finance. This role covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls across India BU, including new acquisitions.

You will own month-end close, budgets, forecasts, intercompany recon, and drive cost optimization while delivering insights to BU leadership to maximize ROI. Fluency in English and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Membership in accounting body desirable.
• 5+ years in finance business partnering or senior finance role.

Responsibilities

• Support BU with financial reporting, budgeting, and close processes.
• Own BU financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate to reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure policy compliance.
• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monitor financial initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Tally

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acclime is a leading pan-Asian professional services firm, specialising in offering a range of essential advisory and implementation services to corporate clients expanding into and around the Asia-Pacific region. Since its formation in early 2019, Acclime now has a presence in 15 markets and a team of more than 1,800 professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, fund administration, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner. This role serves as a strategic internal advisor, reporting directly to Acclime Group Finance. This role is essential in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust budgeting processes, and strict compliance with finance policies. Additionally, the FBP also provides key financial insights to the Regional Managing Director, supporting strategic decision-making and effective financial management for the respective Acclime Business Unit (BU), with responsibilities covering all business units / entities including new acquisitions within India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the BU with financial reporting requirements, including month-end closing, budgeting cycles, and process enhancements.
• Assume full ownership of the BU’s financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with fellow FBPs and Group Finance to reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Acclime’s financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and monitor key business initiatives and their financial impact.
• Drive enhancement to internal reporting processes and workflows within the BU.
• Oversee both local and group-level financial audit activities.
• Apply commercial insight to challenge assumptions and influence decisions that drive operational efficiency and profitability.
• Identify and report opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation and performance improvement, while providing regular updates on financial outlooks.
• Execute ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Group Finance or the Regional Managing Director as needed.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to BU leadership, offering strategic insights to support resource allocation and maximize ROI.
• Promote alignment and consistency in financial practices across BUs through active collaboration with Group Finance.
• Coordinate effectively with stakeholders across various service lines to support financial and operational objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Membership in a recognized accounting body (or actively pursuing membership) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance business partnering or senior finance role.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Xero, Tally, Netsuite or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); proficiency in the local language is advantageous.
• Timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial reports.
• On-time completion of budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Full compliance with Acclime’s financial policies and procedures.
• Effective collaboration with Group Finance and other BUs.
• Delivery of budgets and forecasts with minimal variance from actuals.
• Insightful analysis of budget variances with actionable recommendations.
• Implementation of cost-saving and revenue-enhancing initiatives.
• Successful audit outcomes with no material findings.

What We Offer:

• A competitive and comprehensive compensation package.
• A collaborative and dynamic team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engagement in impactful projects with meaningful contributions.