Manager - Business Finance - FMCG/Retail - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS/CA

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with business teams to analyse performance, identify trends, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for decision-making.

- Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, reports, and financial models to monitor business health and key performance indicators.

- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial planning processes for your business areas.

- Conduct variance analysis (budget vs. actual), identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.

- Evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost-optimisation projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

- Present concise, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling high-quality decisions.

- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data, reports, and dashboards.

- Stay updated on industry benchmarks and trends to inform business planning, target setting, and performance benchmarking.

Key Requirements:

- CA (first attempt) or MBA from a top-tier b-school

- 4-10 years of experience in business finance, FP&A, or consulting, preferably in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG sectors

- Strong analytical thinking, financial modelling, and scenario analysis capabilities

- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and handle ambiguity

- Familiarity with ERP or business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, SQL) is a plus