Business Finance Manager

Position Summary

The Business Finance & Reporting Manager will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and management reporting to support business decision-making. The role involves preparing accurate MIS, budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis, and working closely with business teams to provide insights on performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management Reporting (MIS) & Analysis

• Prepare and consolidate monthly MIS, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.

• Analyze business performance, identify key trends, and provide variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast).

• Prepare management dashboards and reports for leadership and board reviews.

• Support business teams with ad-hoc financial analysis and data-driven insights.

2. Financial Planning & Business Partnering (FP&A)

• Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• Track business KPIs, margin analysis, and cost performance.

• Partner with functional and business teams to support financial decision-making.

• Support project evaluations, scenario analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.

3. Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with auditors and internal teams for statutory, internal, and tax audits.

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, and other regulatory requirements.

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure timely audit closures with minimal observations.

4. Accounting Support & Taxation Coordination

• Review accounting entries, provisions, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of books.

• Support tax-related workings (GST, TDS, and Income Tax audits).

• Liaise with consultants and internal tax teams for submissions and assessments.

5. Process & System Improvements

• Enhance efficiency in reporting and analytics through automation or ERP-based tools.

• Standardize processes for MIS, audit, and reporting across business units.

• Drive continuous improvement in control environment and reporting accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.

• In-depth understanding of MIS, audits (statutory, internal, tax), and FP&A.

• Sound knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, and taxation basics.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and MS Excel/Power BI.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

• 4 years of experience in finance, reporting, and audit roles with Indian companies.

• Experience in handling MIS, statutory/internal/tax audits, and business finance/FP&A.

• Exposure to Pharma, Healthcare, FMCG, or Manufacturing sectors preferred.