Business Finance Associate - Manufacturing

About Company

Company is a fast-growing deep-tech company operating in a highly specialized engineering domain. Founded by experienced scientists and entrepreneurs, it is backed by leading global investors and has already achieved several industry-first milestones within a short span of time.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Finance professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial planning, analysis, and business decision support. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of financial modelling, business contract structuring, and investment evaluation.

Responsibilities:

- Provide financial expertise and strategic recommendations to support critical business decisions, including:

- Contract pricing

- Structuring cash flows in business contracts

- Working capital optimization

- Assist in evaluating investment opportunities and capital expenditure projects to support business growth and profitability.

- Develop and implement robust financial strategies aligned with the organization's short- and long-term goals.

- Create, manage, and update financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in collaboration with relevant departments.

- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for operational and financial improvement.

- Work closely with Business, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Production teams to ensure aligned and updated business plans.

- Leverage data analysis and SQL querying capabilities to derive actionable insights.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

- MBA/CA in Finance or related field.

- 4 to 9 years of relevant experience in FP&A or business finance, preferably in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

- Proficient in SQL for data analysis and reporting.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.