Head - Business Finance | 19681

Albert Invent; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical insurance coverage

Free lunch & dinner buffet

Doorstep cab drop facility

Education sponsorship

Internal job transfer programs

Uncapped incentives and bonus plans

Job summary

Albert Invent is looking for a detail-oriented Business Finance leader in Bengaluru. You will partner with business heads, manage financial discipline, and provide strategic decision support while leading a high-performing finance team.

The ideal candidate has 12-14 years of experience, CA qualifications, and expertise in SaaS environments and financial modelling. The role offers engaging responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits include best-in-class medical insurance, free meals, and global mobility opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12-14+ years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related roles.
• Strong exposure to pricing and commercial modelling, treasury management, and multi-currency reporting.
• Demonstrated team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders for revenue and cost clarity.
• Lead pricing strategy and deal evaluations.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition aligned with SaaS standards.
• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity management.
• Create dashboards for leadership reviews.
• Mentor the business finance team for improved capability.

Skills

Business Finance experience

Excellent communication skills

SaaS metrics

Multi-currency environments

Team management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA

Job description

What will you get to do?

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Business Finance leader who can partner with business heads, influence strategic decisions, and bring strong financial discipline across the organisation. The ideal candidate is a CA with excellent communication and presentation skills, strong exposure to multi‑currency environments, SaaS revenue recognition, pricing, cost analysis, treasury, and experience managing a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Partnering & Strategic Decision Support

• Partner with business leaders to drive clarity around revenue, cost drivers, utilisation, and unit economics.
• Explain team‑level budgets, cost structures, and variances in a simple, actionable manner.
• Provide insights and challenge assumptions to improve decision‑making and performance.

2. Pricing & Commercial Finance

• Lead pricing strategy, pricing analytics, and deal‑level commercial evaluations.
• Work with Sales, Product, and Strategy teams to refine pricing models and assess profitability.
• Support customer‑level margin analysis and long‑term value optimisation.

3. FP&A – Planning, Forecasting & Multi‑Currency Modelling

• Own budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
• Build detailed models with multi‑currency inputs and scenario planning.
• Ensure high forecasting accuracy and proactive performance insights.

4. Revenue Recognition & Compliance

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition aligned with SaaS standards (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115).
• Review deal structures and contract terms to determine financial impact.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and support internal/external audit processes.

5. Cost Analysis, Unit Economics & Utilisation

• Analyse cost structures, utilisation metrics, and productivity drivers across functions.
• Build frameworks for contribution margin, LTV/CAC, payback period, and other SaaS economics.
• Identify efficiency opportunities while supporting business growth priorities.

6. Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow planning, fund movement, and liquidity management across entities.
• Oversee short‑term and long‑term cash forecasts and working capital requirements.
• Support FX exposure monitoring, hedging, and treasury controls where applicable.
• Ensure optimal deployment of surplus funds in line with company policy and risk guidelines.

7. Reporting & Executive Communication

• Create dashboards, MIS packs, and performance scorecards for leadership and board reviews.
• Translate complex financial analyses into clear, compelling presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Strengthen reporting cadence and financial discipline across functions.

8. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the business finance team; build capability in modelling, communication, and business partnering.
• Drive a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

What you should have?

• Chartered Accountant (CA) required; MBA is a plus.
• 12-14+ years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or related roles.
• Strong exposure to:
  • Pricing & commercial modelling
  • Treasury and cash flow management
  • Multi‑currency reporting
  • SaaS metrics & recurring revenue models
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115)
  • Cost analysis, utilisation metrics, and unit economics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated team management experience.
• Ability to operate hands‑on in a fast‑paced, global, high‑growth environment.

Ideal Background

• Experience in SaaS or technology‑led companies.
• Strong business partnering exposure across sales, product, marketing, and operations.

Perks & Benefits (India)

• Best‑in‑class medical insurance coverage
• Free lunch & dinner buffet
• Doorstep cab drop facility
• Education sponsorship
• Internal job transfer & global mobility programs
• Scope to represent Whatfix at global events
• Uncapped incentives, bonus plans and opportunities to employees (especially those in GTM teams) to travel to meet our global customers

Equal Opportunity & Cultural Principles

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diverse people because of and not in spite of the differences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We believe that being together in the office five days a week fosters open communication, strengthens our sense of community, and accelerates innovation. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility in balancing personal and professional priorities. To support this, we offer the option to work from home up to two days per month, and consider exceptions on a case‑by‑case basis to ensure you’re supported in managing both work and life seamlessly.