Manager - FP & A

<p><b>Job Description: Business Finance Manager</b></p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>We are looking for a Financial professional (CA/CPA/CMA), highly analytical and strategic Business Finance Professional to serve as a key advisor to our business leadership team. This role sits at the intersection of operational strategy and financial rigor, acting as the primary financial voice for the business unit. The resource will be responsible for driving financial performance and providing data-driven insights that steer executive decision-making.</p><p>The successful candidate will own the end-to-end financial lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue submission, pricing strategies, and rigorous performance analytics. Also, it requires oversee organizational health through disciplined headcount analysis and resource management, including bench and buffer governance.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>1. Business Partnering & Strategic Advisory</b></p><p>

• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing decision support to drive profitable growth.</p><p>
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial leaders to improve operational performance.</p><p>
• Participate in strategic planning sessions, offering input on business models, market expansion, and investment priorities.</p><p><b>2. Budgeting & Forecasting</b></p><p>
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly/monthly rolling forecasts.</p><p>
• Develop robust financial models to predict performance and identify potential risks or opportunities.</p><p>
• Monitor variances against budgets, analyze root causes, and partner with department heads to implement corrective actions.</p><p><b>3. Revenue Finalization & Pricing</b></p><p>
• Oversee the revenue recognition process in compliance with accounting standards, ensuring accuracy in monthly closing.</p><p>
• Collaborate with Business and Commercialization teams to develop competitive pricing strategies that maximize margin without sacrificing market share.</p><p>
• Perform deal-level financial modeling to ensure commercial viability and profitability.</p><p><b>4. Analytics & Business Reviews</b></p><p>
• Drive monthly/quarterly Business Performance Reviews (BPRs) to track KPIs against strategic goals.</p><p>
• Conduct deep-dive variance analysis to highlight trends in revenue, costs, and profitability.</p><p>
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards to provide real-time visibility into business performance.</p><p>
• Analytical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).</p><p>
• Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into a coherent narrative for executive audiences.</p><p>
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in pricing strategy, P&L management, and operational finance.</p><p><b>5. Headcount, Bench & Buffer Governance</b></p><p>
• Manage headcount planning and tracking, ensuring alignment with budget and business demand.</p><p>
• Oversee Bench and Buffer governance—monitoring resource utilization rates, identifying capacity gaps, and ensuring that non-billable bench costs are within defined corporate guardrails.</p><p>
• Work closely with HR and Operations to optimize workforce deployment strategies.</p><p><b>Competencies</b></p><p>
• CA / CMA background with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience</p><p>
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond the numbers to understand the broader business context.</p><p>
• Integrity & Accuracy: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality financial reporting.</p><p>
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.</p><p>
• Influence: Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization<b>.</b></p>