Job Description

We are hiring a Finance Business Partner to be an integral part of the India Finance Team. Who will be closely working with the team in all FPA activities and act as a Finance Business Partner for India. This role reports to the Head of Finance Accounting, India. As a Finance Business Partner (FBP), you will collaborate closely with various departments to understand their financial needs and provide essential support. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, offering strategic insights to senior management for informed decision-making. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to interpret financial data and present key findings to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a key role in optimizing financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Success in this role demands a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. What You Will Do Collaboration: As a Finance Business Partner (FBP), you will work closely with other departments within the organization to understand their financial needs and provide them with the necessary financial support (WPM, TA, Marketing, PAC, etc., to understand budget; single PIC for the finance team; for travel across all locations; India FBP; for some expenses, it might be global). Strategy: FBPs are responsible for providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management to aid in decision-making. Budgeting: The FBP is responsible for developing and managing the budget for the business unit or department they support. Forecasting: FBPs must also have a good understanding of market trends and business conditions to forecast future financial performance. Analysis: Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and variances and provide insights to improve financial performance. Communication: As a Finance Business Partner, you must be an effective communicator, able to translate complex financial information into clear, concise language for non-financial stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: FBPs must continuously assess and improve financial processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. What You Will Need Minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience. Must be a Chartered Accountant/MBA (Finance). FBP (Accounting, Compliance, FPA, or Business Finance is what we re looking for). Working knowledge of various finance tools (such as Anaplan, SAP, Coupa, and Concur). SAP is a must; Anaplan is very niche and a bonus; Coupa and Concur are good to have. Service-oriented and conscientious, with attention to detail. Strong stakeholder management skills, as this role involves communication with senior management. Outgoing personality with excellent verbal and written English communication skills and a commitment to achieving results. Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers and work well within a collaborative team environment. External interactions include banking (in terms of treasury, investments, etc.) and vendors.