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Role Overview: Joining Business Next in the Business Finance team offers a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly growing technology firm with a strong focus on AI. Operating across multiple countries, you will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy to enable scalable and profitable growth in a high-innovation environment. Key Responsibilities: - Financial Modelling & Analysis: - Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business performance and assess investment opportunities. - Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, identify key trends, and provide actionable insights to management. - Performance Reporting & Analysis: - Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs). - Analyse actual results against budget and forecast, explain variances, and provide recommendations for improvement. - Business Partnering: - Collaborate with business leaders across various functions to offer financial guidance and support. - Assist in developing business cases, evaluating new initiatives, and tracking performance. - Budgeting & Cost Control: - Manage the budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. - Monitor actual spending against budget, identify areas for cost optimization, and recommend cost-saving measures. - Strategic Planning Support: - Provide financial analysis and support for strategic planning initiatives, including market and competitive analysis. - Process Improvement: - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of FP&A processes. - Leverage technology and automation where possible. - Stakeholder Management: - Interact with senior management, investors, and board members to present financial information and provide insights. Qualification Required: - CA (1st Attempt) / MBA (Tier-1 College) / CFA or equivalent qualification preferred. - 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with a focus on financial planning and analysis, preferably in fast-growing startups. - Strong understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling tools. - Experience with ERP systems is a plus. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. - Experience with fundraising and investor relations is a plus. Role Overview: Joining Business Next in the Business Finance team offers a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly growing technology firm with a strong focus on AI. Operating across multiple countries, you will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy to enable scalable and profitable growth in a high-innovation environment. Key Responsibilities: - Financial Modelling & Analysis: - Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business performance and assess investment opportunities. - Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, identify key trends, and provide actionable insights to management. - Performance Reporting & Analysis: - Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs). - Analyse actual results against budget and forecast, explain variances, and provide recommendations for improvement. - Business Partnering: - Collaborate with business leaders across various functions to offer financial guidance and support. - Assist in developing business cases, evaluating new initiatives, and tracking performance. - Budgeting & Cost Control: - Manage the budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. - Monitor actual spending against budget, identify areas for cost optimization, and recommend cost-saving measures. - Strategic Planning Support: - Provide financial analysis and support for strategic planning initiatives, including market and competitive analysis. - Process Improvement: - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of FP&A processes. - Leverage technology and automation where possible. - Stakeholder Management: - Interact with senior management, investors, and board members to present financial information and provide insights. Qualification Required: - CA (1st Attempt) / MBA (Tier-1 College) / CFA or equivalent qualification preferred. - 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with a focus on financial planning and analysis, preferably in fast-growing startups. - Strong understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling tools. - Experience with ERP systems is a plus. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmen
