Industrial Trainee

Urban Company (UC); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Company is seeking a motivated Business Finance Intern to support the Associate Manager Business Finance in planning, P&L management, forecasting, budgeting and business analysis. The role offers hands‑on exposure to finance in a fast‑paced consumer tech environment in Gurugram, with opportunities to lead small projects and interact with stakeholders.

You will work on daily analyses, dashboards, trackers and commentary to drive cost control, revenue insights and performance across regions

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of financial statements and basic financial concepts.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of SQL, data analysis tools, or dashboarding tools will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining business P&Ls.
• Support tracking revenue, cost and profitability across categories and geographies.
• Help with forecasting, budgeting and scenario analyses.
• Conduct data analysis to support pricing and commercial decisions.
• Monitor cost heads and identify variances from planned numbers.
• Support automation of reports, dashboards and trackers.
• Provide analytical support for ad‑hoc business and finance projects.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to gather data and resolve queries.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Excel/Sheets

SQL

Education

CA Industrial Trainee

Tools

SQL

Dashboarding tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

BUSINESS FINANCE INTERN

We are looking for a motivated and analytically strong Business Finance Intern to join our team. The intern will work closely with the Associate Manager Business Finance and support them across financial planning, P&L management, business analysis, forecasting, and various strategic and operational projects.

This role will provide hands‑on exposure to business finance in a fast-paced environment. The intern will assist the AM in day‑to‑day analysis, reporting, data tracking, and stakeholder coordination, while also getting opportunities to independently work on specific projects and problem statements.

Key Responsibilities

1. P&L Management and Business Performance

• Assist in preparing and maintaining business P&Ls.
• Support in tracking key revenue, cost, and profitability metrics across business categories and geographies.
• Help identify key trends, deviations, and potential areas for cost or revenue optimisation.
• Assist in preparing regular business performance reports and dashboards.

2. Forecasting and Financial Planning

• Support in preparing annual plans, periodic forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Track key business and financial drivers and help validate underlying assumptions.
• Assist in analysing delivery trends, revenue, costs, margins, and other operating metrics to improve forecast accuracy.

3. Budget vs Actual Analysis

• Assist in monthly Budget vs Actual analysis across key financial metrics.
• Identify and analyse major variances and support in preparing commentary and insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain trackers to monitor business performance against targets.

4. Business and Pricing Analysis

• Support analysis of pricing, take rates, margins, and other key business levers.
• Conduct data analysis to support pricing and other commercial decisions.
• Assist in benchmarking and analysing business performance across categories, cities, or other relevant dimensions.

5. Cost Monitoring and Revenue Assurance

• Monitor key cost heads and identify unusual movements or deviations from planned numbers.
• Support checks to identify potential revenue leakages or gaps in financial reporting.
• Assist in building trackers and processes for better cost control and financial visibility.

6. Process Improvement and Automation

• Assist in improving existing finance and business processes.
• Support the creation and maintenance of automated reports, dashboards, and trackers.
• Help streamline recurring analyses and reduce manual effort through better data and reporting processes.

7. Special Projects and Ad‑hoc Analysis

• Provide analytical support for ad‑hoc business and finance projects.
• Work on specific problem statements involving business performance, cost optimisation, revenue growth, or operational efficiency.
• Support in preparing analyses and presentations for discussions with business and finance stakeholders.

8. Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist in coordinating with cross-functional teams to gather data and resolve queries.
• Support follow‑ups on financial and operational action items.
• Help ensure timely availability and accuracy of data required for business reviews.

What Were Looking For

• CA Industrial Trainee
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of financial statements and basic financial concepts.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of SQL, data analysis tools, or dashboarding tools will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numbers accurately.
• Ability to structure problems and communicate insights clearly.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership.

What Youll Learn

• Hands‑on experience in P&L management and business finance.
• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and business planning.
• Understanding of key business and operational metrics in a consumer technology company.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Business Finance and Business teams.
• Experience working on real business problems and contributing to key decision‑making processes.

What We'd Love

• Curiosity to understand how a business operates beyond just the numbers.
• Strong ownership and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• A structured and detail‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.