Business Finance Manager

Job Title: Business Finance (Cloud Business | (FP&A)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: CA with 1-3 years post-qualification experience

Function: Business Finance | FP&A | Performance Management

Job Description

We are looking for a high-ownership Business Finance professional to manage Financial Planning & Business Finance for the Cloud Business vertical within the group. This role requires strong fundamentals in P&L, cash flow, balance sheet , deep comfort with financial modelling , and the ability to convert financial + operational data into clear business insights and actions .

You will work closely with business CXOs and senior stakeholders to drive planning, forecasting, performance tracking, and key strategic initiatives for the vertical.

Key Responsibilities

1) Planning, Forecasting & Business Performance

• Build and manage financial models for past performance tracking (Plan vs Actual) and forward projections (forecast / outlook).
• Drive budgeting and forecasting cycles for the Cloud business, including rolling forecasts and periodic revisions.
• Develop financial plans and support management in defining profitability targets, return metrics, and growth priorities .
• Review actual performance against budgets/targets and highlight variance drivers, risks, and corrective actions .

2) Reporting & CXO Stakeholder Management

• Own weekly and monthly finance cadence with business leadership:
• Drive meeting agendas and pre-reads
• Share insights, risks, and decisions required
• Track action items and follow through to closure
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting decks for CXO leadership with crisp, actionable insights.
• Translate financial and operational KPIs into strategic insights to support business growth and decision-making.

3) P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet & Governance

• Maintain strong oversight of P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet dynamics for the vertical.
• Review profit and loss statements, cash, and balance sheet movements to ensure financial integrity and highlight concerns early.
• Track vertical-wise profitability on a regular basis and provide structured insights to leadership.

4) Capital Budgets & Strategic Initiatives

• Monitor and validate capital budgets for business units to ensure timely execution and prevent slippages.
• Track and execute key management strategic projects and ensure delivery within tight timelines.
• Drive strategic and key management initiatives with structured tracking and closure ownership.

5) Commercials, Contracts & Cost Control

• Inspect and approve vendor contracts and key account expenses for the vertical.
• Ensure cost governance and spending controls are aligned with business priorities and approved budgets.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve commercial discipline and ensure financial hygiene.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 13 years of post-qualification experience in Business Finance / FP&A / Corporate Finance / Financial Planning

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Business Finance / FP&A: Strong hands-on understanding of FP&A and ability to influence decisions through insights.
• Financial Modelling: Advanced Excel-based modelling; ability to build structured forecasts, budgets, and scenario analysis.
• Reporting & Analysis: Strong command over variance analysis, monthly reviews, ad-hoc analysis, and leadership-ready reporting.
• AOP & Budgeting: Experience collaborating with stakeholders to build and deliver AOPs aligned to business objectives.
• Forecasting: Strong capability in rolling forecasts and revising assumptions based on business drivers.
• Data-driven decision-making: Comfortable working with complex data sets and converting them into clear business narratives.
• Systems exposure: Familiarity with ERP / FP&A tools (e.g., SAP ) is a plus.
• Executive communication: Ability to present crisply, drive closure, and operate with high ownership.