Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Who we are…?

REA India is a part of REA Group Ltd. of Australia (ASX: REA) (“REA Group”). It is the country’s leading full stack real estate technology platform that owns Housing.com and PropTiger.com.

In December 2020, REA Group acquired a controlling stake in REA India. REA Group, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a multinational digital advertising business specialising in property. It operates Australia’s leading residential and commercial property websites, realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au and owns leading portals in Hong Kong (squarefoot.com.hk) and China (myfun.com). REA Group also holds a significant minority shareholding in Move, Inc., operator of realtor.com in the US, and the PropertyGuru Group, operator of leading property sites in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

REA India is the only player in India that offers a full range of services in the real estate space, assisting consumers through their entire home seeking journey all the way from initial search and discovery to financing to the final step of transaction closure. It offers advertising and listings products to real estate developers, agents & homeowners, exclusive sales and marketing solutions to builders, data and content services, and personalized search, virtual viewing, site visits, negotiations, home loans and post- sales services to consumers for both buying and renting.

With a 1600+ strong team, REA India has a national presence with 25+ offices across India with its corporate office located in Gurugram, Haryana.

Housing.com

Founded in 2012 and acquired by REA India in 2017, Housing.com is India’s most innovative real estate advertising platform for homeowners, landlords, developers, and real estate brokers. The company offers listings for new homes, resale homes, rentals, plots and co-living spaces in India. Backed by strong research and analytics, the company’s experts provide comprehensive real estate services that cover advertising and marketing, sales solutions for real estate developers, personalized search, virtual viewing, AR&VR content, home loans, end-to-end transaction services, and post-transaction services to consumers for both buying and renting.

PropTiger.com

PropTiger.com is among India’s leading digital real estate advisory firm offering a one-stop platform for buying residential real estate. Founded in 2011 with the goal to help people buy their dream homes, PropTiger.com leverages the power of information and the organisation’s deep rooted understanding of the real estate sector to bring simplicity, transparency and trust in the home buying process. PropTiger.com helps home-buyers through the entire home-buying process through a mix of technology-enabled tools as well as on-ground support. The company offers researched information about various localities and properties and provides guidance on matters pertaining to legal paperwork and loan assistance to successfully fulfil a transaction.

Our Vision

Changing the way India experiences property.

Our Mission

To be the first choice of our consumers and partners in discovering, renting, buying, selling, financing a home, and digitally enabling them throughout their journey. We do that with data, design, technology, and above all, the passion of our people while delivering value to our shareholders.

Our Culture

REA India being ranked 5th among the coveted list of India’s Best 100 Companies to Work For in 2024 by the Great Place to Work Institute®.

REA India is ranked 4th among Best Workplaces in Asia in 2023

COME HOME!

REA India (Housing.com, PropTiger.com) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We are committed to creating an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and any other form of unlawful behavior. We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate against our people or applicants for employment based on age, color, gender, marital status, caste, religion, race, ethnic group, nationality, religious or political conviction, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, family responsibility, or disability or any other legally protected status. We firmly strive to eliminate any barriers that may impede equal opportunities while also recognizing that specific job roles may require appointees to possess the necessary qualifications, skills, abilities to perform essential functions of the position effectively.

What does this role hold for you...??

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Finance Partner to join our finance

team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving

skills, and a keen eye for detail. The Business Finance Partner will play a critical role in supporting

various financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting,

forecasting, credit control and decision support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis:

• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and

business planning efforts.

• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to identify areas of

opportunity or concern.

• Prepare detailed financial models and forecasts to assist in budgeting and long-term

planning initiatives.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets and forecasts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and assumptions for

budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Monitor budget variances and provide insightful analysis to management on key

drivers impacting financial performance.

3. Reporting and Presentation:

• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports to stakeholders, highlighting key

performance indicators and variances.

• Create presentations for senior management and board meetings, summarizing

financial results, trends, and insights.

• Communicate financial insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner

to non-financial stakeholders.

4. Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business unit leaders and department heads to provide financial

guidance and support.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational teams, assisting in financial decision-

making.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop business cases for new initiatives or

investments.

5. Credit Control and resolution management:

• Design and implement the credit policies and procedures to suite to the requirements

of the business.

• Assess the creditworthiness of customers by evaluating their financial

statements, credit reports, and other relevant information in the public domain.

• Ascribe credit limits to customers based on their creditworthiness and the

company's risk appetite.

• Monitor and manage the portfolio of receivables from Credit Risk perspective,

identifying emerging risks and implementing proactive measures.

• Monitor customer accounts to identify potential risks and take corrective action as

needed including leading reconciliation and dispute resolution as required.

• Collaborate with sales team to understand client needs and objectives,

providing credit insights to facilitate informed decision-making for faster recovery of

outstanding.

• Proactively identify and report the likely risk scenarios including potential risk of

recovery.

• Develop and maintain credit risk models and methodologies.

• Prepare credit risk reports for senior management.

Apply if you have...

• Chartered Accountant with around 6-9 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably in a

corporate finance or FP&A role.

• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft

Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex

financial information into clear, actionable insights.

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced

environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-driven

approach.

Know more about us...

Visit our career websites at https://careers.housing.com/ & https://careers.proptiger.com/

and LinkedIn page to know more about our company culture, and gain insights into what makes

us a Great Place to Work.

Want to dive into what we do? Visit our main websites for an in-depth look at www.housing.c