Head - Business Finance & FP&A

Elevation Capital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Capital is seeking a strategic financial advisor for their portfolio company in Bengaluru, India. This role focuses on managing business finance functions, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring the financial success of each business line.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in startups with a CA or MBA Finance qualification. Responsibilities include developing financial plans, managing business development activities, and providing financial support to management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in startups.
• Proficient in analysing, gathering, managing & documenting information.
• Experience in working on unit economics and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage business development activities according to financial plans.
• Assist in the preparation of capital budgets for the business units.
• Monitor KPI and identify variances.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

CA/MBA Finance

Job description

This role is with one of our portfolio companies.

About the role:

A strategic financial advisor to the Management, responsible for managing the business finance function with a focus on business planning, AOP, business evaluation, reporting, liaison and networking with the right stakeholders, and on the financial success of each business line.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a financial plan and oversee financial budgeting and forecasting for the business, considering the long term strategy of the business
• Manage business development activities according to financial plans to achieve profitability and revenue.
• Modify the financial plan and budget amount based on the changes in business plans.
• Assist in the preparation of capital budgets for the business units.
• Manage the profit and loss statements and cash and balance sheets to ensure financial integrity.
• Review the actual results against the budgeted goals to identify and correct business issues.
• Provide financial support and advice to management in closing business deals.
• Monitor KPI and identify the cause of any unexpected variances
• Monitor the commercial aspects of transactions, prioritizing accuracy and compliance
• Work closely with business units to evaluate financial viability of models
• Scenario planning, sensitivity and competition analysis of business to deliver predictably
• Support controllership team in the closing book on time and meeting statutory requirements
• Build various processes in areas of Planning and Budgeting

Qualifications

• CA/MBA Finance with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in startups.
• Proficient in analysing, gathering, managing & documented information
• Experience in working on unit economics, i.e., AOPs, Business performance, financial reporting, business strategy
• Experience in managing stakeholders & team.