Business Finance Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop financial plans aligned with organizational goals and growth objectives.

• Conduct periodic variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify financial gaps, investigate underlying causes, and collaborate with business unit heads to implement corrective measures.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators to improve business outcomes.

• Collaborate with leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to improve financial performance.
• Provide financial guidance on business operations, investment opportunities, resource allocation, and cost optimization.
• Translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.

• Support business expansion by evaluating financial opportunities, risks, and growth drivers.
• Assess the financial viability of new projects, product launches, and market expansion initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and build scalable systems.

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial reports and management dashboards.
• Ensure adherence to applicable financial policies, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with auditors and other relevant stakeholders when required.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective cost-control measures.
• Monitor expenditure and evaluate resource utilization without compromising quality or business priorities.
• Work with business teams to improve operational efficiency and financial discipline.

• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Support data-driven decision-making through financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Communicate financial insights effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies where applicable.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, or business finance.
• Strong understanding of Financial Planning and Financial Analysis (FP&A).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to convert financial data into actionable business insights and recommendations.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in variance analysis and performance tracking.
• Strong business partnering skills and experience working with business unit heads.
• Knowledge of cost management, expenditure control, and profitability improvement.
• Exposure to scaling businesses or high-growth organizations.
• Industry experience in retail, e-commerce, electronics, healthcare, or wellness.
• Experience supporting expansion strategies, investment evaluations, or new product launches.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial thinking
• Financial planning and analytical rigor
• Stakeholder management and collaboration
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Ability to balance financial discipline with business growth

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a finance professional with 3–5 years of experience, a CA or MBA qualification, and strong expertise in financial planning and analysis. They should be comfortable partnering with business leaders, identifying performance gaps, managing costs, and supporting growth initiatives through data-driven financial insights. A proactive mindset, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work effectively across functions are essential.