Finance Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI, a fast-growing client-focused technology company in Bengaluru, seeks a Finance Manager to partner with executive leadership and drive financial planning, performance, and strategic decision-making. Build scalable financial models, optimize unit economics, and provide actionable insights to support growth across functions.

With 3+ years in finance, you will own FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting, delivering dashboards and executive analyses to improve profitability and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Finance, FP&A or Strategic Finance.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience with KPIs like CAC, LTV, margins and profitability.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and monthly reviews.
• Build robust financial models for planning and scenarios.
• Analyze CAC, LTV, retention and margins to drive optimization.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product and Ops to provide insights.
• Evaluate pricing strategies and revenue models for profitability.
• Create automated dashboards and KPI reports for leadership.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Financial modeling

Excel/Sheets

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Strategic thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA in Finance

CFA

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 15- 30 LPA)

Min Experience: 3+ years

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a strategic and analytical Finance Manager to partner closely with executive leadership and drive financial planning, business performance, and commercial decision-making. This role is focused on building scalable financial models, optimizing unit economics, and providing actionable insights that support sustainable business growth across multiple business functions.

As a trusted finance business partner, you will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to evaluate financial performance, improve profitability, and influence strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoy transforming financial data into impactful business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reviews.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business forecasting.
• Analyze key business metrics such as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), retention, gross margins, and profitability to drive business optimization.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to provide financial insights that improve commercial performance and resource allocation.
• Evaluate pricing strategies, revenue models, and discount structures to maximize profitability and sustainable growth.
• Build automated financial dashboards and KPI reports to monitor revenue performance, operational efficiency, cash flow, and business health.
• Prepare financial presentations, variance analyses, and executive reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve business outcomes.
• Support revenue recognition, cash flow management, cost optimization, and financial governance across business operations.
• Improve financial reporting processes through automation and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial planning and support strategic business initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience in Business Finance, Corporate Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and business performance analysis.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience analyzing business performance metrics, profitability, unit economics, and financial KPIs.
• Ability to convert complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience using SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms such as Mixpanel or equivalent.
• Experience working in high-growth startups, technology, SaaS, consumer internet, or EdTech organizations.
• Exposure to multi-currency financial operations and international business environments.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA in Finance, CFA, or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience supporting business leaders with financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Background in high-growth organizations is highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to deliver accurate financial planning, forecasting, and business insights that enable informed strategic decisions. The Finance Manager will be expected to improve forecasting accuracy, optimize budgeting processes, and enhance financial visibility across the organization. Performance will also be evaluated based on improvements in business profitability, unit economics, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Additionally, success will be reflected in the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, executive dashboards, and strategic analyses provided to leadership. Building scalable financial models, identifying growth opportunities, improving cash flow management, and strengthening collaboration with cross-functional business teams will be key indicators of success. The ability to influence commercial decisions through data-driven recommendations while supporting sustainable business growth will be central to this role.

Why Join Us?

• Play a strategic role in shaping financial decisions that directly influence business growth and long-term success.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on high-impact business initiatives.
• Gain exposure to strategic finance, business planning, commercial analytics, and performance optimization.
• Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment that values ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Accelerate your career by contributing to scalable financial processes and supporting the expansion of a global business