We are looking to hire a dynamic Business Finance Manager (Series B funded Company) to partner with business leaders in driving financial performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making. The role requires strong commercial acumen, financial controllership, and the ability to translate business drivers into financial outcomes. You will act as a bridge between Finance and Business teams, ensuring robust planning, forecasting, and execution for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Act as the finance partner for business units/brands to drive growth and profitability.
- Provide actionable insights through financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI evaluation.
- Support category/brand heads in strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and cost optimization.
- Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.
- Ensure robust controllership, compliance, and risk management across business units.
- Monitor working capital, cash flow, and overall financial health of the portfolio.
- Commercial & Supply Chain Finance
- Drive financial performance for plants, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
- Manage cost efficiencies, productivity, and operational KPIs across the value chain.
- Support vendor negotiations, procurement, and contracts from a finance perspective.
- Business Reporting
- Prepare business performance reports for leadership and board reviews.
- Drive standardization of MIS, dashboards, and KPIs for effective decision-making.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with corporate governance standards.
- Transformation & Projects
- Lead finance transformation projects (ERP, SAP, process digitization, automation).
- Implement GST/compliance processes and manage transitions effectively.
- Partner on strategic projects including new business launches, R&D investments, and financial inclusion initiatives.
Qualifications
- Qualified CA with 6 – 12 years of progressive experience in Business Finance / Commercial Finance / Controllership.
- Proven experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing industries preferred.
- Strong exposure to P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and supply chain finance.
- Experience in SAP, GST implementation, and finance transformation will be an advantage.
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Industries
- Internet Marketplace Platforms and Chemical Manufacturing