the Role
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Business Manager - Finance to serve as a crucial strategic partner to one or more operational business units.
This role is highly cross-functional, bridging the gap between operational strategy and financial performance.
You will be responsible for leading financial planning, deep-dive business analysis, performance measurement, and driving initiatives that maximize profitability and operational efficiency within your assigned unit.
Key Planning & Analysis (FP&A) :
- Budgeting and Forecasting : Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly / monthly forecasting cycles for the assigned business unit, collaborating closely with departmental heads to set realistic and challenging financial targets.
- Performance Tracking : Develop, monitor, and report on key financial and operational metrics (KPIs) to evaluate the business unit's health, highlighting variances against budget and forecast, and identifying drivers of financial performance.
- Deep-Dive Analysis : Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis, including scenario planning, trend analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and profitability studies to support major strategic and operational decisions (e., new product launches, investment in new markets, pricing changes).
Strategic Business Partnership :
Decision Support : Act as the primary financial advisor to the Business Head and functional leaders (e., Sales, Operations, Marketing) for the unit, providing insightful financial perspective and challenging assumptions to ensure sound economic decision-making.Business Review Leadership : Prepare and present comprehensive financial reviews for leadership, clearly communicating complex financial information, identifying risks, and recommending actionable solutions to improve profitability and operational efficiency.Investment Justification : Develop robust financial models and business cases to justify significant capital expenditure requests, hiring plans, and operational investments.Reporting, Process, and Compliance :
Management Reporting : Own the preparation of management reports, dashboards, and financial summaries tailored for the business unit's leadership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Process Improvement : Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting tools, and data infrastructure to enhance forecasting accuracy and reduce reporting cycle time.Cross-Functional Alignment : Ensure all financial practices within the business unit comply with corporate finance policies, accounting standards (GAAP / IFRS), and relevant regulations(ref : iimjobs.com)