Business Finance Manager

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Business Finance Manager to drive strategic financial planning, business performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making. This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting, combining financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business partnering, unit economics, and strategic project execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve profitability, optimise resource allocation, and support sustainable business growth.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgeting, and financial forecasting processes to support business priorities and effective resource allocation.
• Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance, improve profitability, and optimise unit economics.
• Analyse project-level profitability, contribution margins, operating costs, and financial performance across business functions.
• Prepare actual-versus-budget analyses, identify variances, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales pipeline health, revenue realisation, margins, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve capital efficiency, manage costs, and resolve financial and operational bottlenecks.
• Develop executive-level financial reports, management information system (MIS) reports, and automated dashboards to support timely decision-making.
• Identify emerging financial risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, strategic initiatives, and investment decisions through financial analysis and business modelling.
• Drive cross-functional projects focused on process improvement, resource optimisation, and sustainable growth.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-powered tools to improve financial analysis and reporting efficiency.
• Strengthen financial planning processes, reporting frameworks, and performance-monitoring systems.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 5+ years of experience in Business Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), commercial finance, or a related function.
• A Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance, preferably from a leading institution.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and management reporting.
• Proven ability to analyse business performance, interpret financial data, and develop commercially relevant recommendations.
• Experience evaluating unit economics, project profitability, contribution margins, and operational cost efficiencies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including complex data analysis and financial modelling.
• Experience with MIS reporting, KPI tracking, dashboard development, and performance reviews.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau for data visualisation and business performance reporting is preferred.
• Comfort working with complex datasets and using AI-powered tools to improve analytical efficiency and solve business problems.
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of strategic projects.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and business growth.