Senior Role - Business Finance

About the job:

- As we work towards establishing our presence globally we are looking to hire a leader to build and establish the We are looking for 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.

Financial Planning & Controllership:

- 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