Assistant Manager- Business Finance

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.

Assistant Manager- Business Finance

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