Assistant Manager – Business Finance

About the job

Role description The Assistant Manager – Business Finance will support financial planning, analysis, and business decision-making by working closely with cross-functional teams and finance leadership. The role involves FP&A, market and competitor analysis, operational efficiency initiatives, and implementation of systems and processes to enable data-driven decisions. 1. Business Finance & FP&A • Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability studies • Prepare analytical dashboards for management 2. Market & Competitive Landscape Analysis • Conduct ongoing market research, financial benchmarking, and industry trend analysis • Prepare Competitor landscape, deep analysis, Industry and areas of opportunities. • Evaluate opportunities to enhance pricing, margin, and cost structures 3. Operational Efficiency & Process Enhancement • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses across business units • Identify best practices of industry and implement. • Remove bottleneck process and convert into simplified ones. 4. Business Partnering & Day-to-Day Support • Work closely with (the Finance Controller/Business Finance Lead) on day-to-day tasks • Prepare executive-ready presentations and MIS for leadership 5. Systems, Processes & Implementation • Support implementation of digital tools, workflows, and automation initiatives • Assist in setting up dashboards, trackers, and management reporting systems • Ensure documentation and SOP creation for seamless execution Skills Required • Strong understanding of Business Finance, FP&A, and Management Accounting • Financial modeling, variance analysis, and profitability analysis skills • Market research, competitive analysis, and strategic thinking capabilities • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards) • Working knowledge of PowerPoint for executive presentations • Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) is an advantage • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities • Good communication and stakeholder management skills Must Have - • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce. • CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred • 2–3 years of relevant experience in Business Finance / FP&A / Corporate Finance • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and business performance analysis • Hands-on experience in preparing management reports and dashboards • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment • Strong attention to detail with a business-oriented approach.

Requirements

• Business Finance
• FP&A
• Market Research
• Analytical Dashboards
• Financial Modeling
• Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)

Preferred Technologies

• Business Finance
• FP&A
• Market Research
• Analytical Dashboards
• Financial Modeling
• Stakeholder Management