Location: Bangalore/Mumbai India.

Shift Uk Shift (12 pm onwards).

Job Title: Business Finance.

Location: Bangalore/Mumbai India.

- Our client is seeking a strategic and business-oriented Business Finance Manager to serve as a key partner to operational and executive leadership.

- This role will go beyond traditional finance to drive strategic planning, performance optimization, and commercial decision-making.

- The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise with a strong understanding of business drivers to influence outcomes and support long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with business leaders to align financial goals with strategic priorities.

- Provide actionable insights that influence business direction and growth initiatives.

Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting:.

- Lead the development of annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial models.

- Translate business strategies into financial outcomes.

Performance Management:.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and proactively recommend interventions to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Commercial Finance & Growth Enablement:.

- Support pricing, deal structuring, and investment decisions with robust financial analysis.

- Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.

Client & Service Line Profitability:.

- Conduct deep-dive analysis on client and service line margins.

- Recommend strategies to optimize resource allocation and improve financial returns.

Revenue Assurance & Cost Governance:.

- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost tracking.

- Drive accountability for cost control across business units.

Data-Driven Decision Support:.

- Develop dashboards and financial models to support real-time decision-making.

- Leverage BI tools to enhance visibility and transparency.

Month-End Close:.

- Coordinate with Financial Controllers & corporate finance to ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities.

Financial Governance & Compliance:.

- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

- Support risk management and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications:.

- Education: Qualified CA only.

- Experience: 2-10 years of experience (depends on position) in business finance, FP&A, preferably in BPO, ITES.

Skills:

- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

- Strong commercial and operational acumen.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and pricing tools.

- Experience with contract structuring and client negotiations.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking & Business Insight.

- Financial Acumen & Analytical Rigor.

- Influence Without Authority.

- Cross-functional Collaboration.

- Ownership & Accountability.

- Agility in a Dynamic Environment.