Job Description
<p>Associate Director - Business Finance</p>
<p><b>Bangalore, KarnatakaFinance, Legal & PR – Business Finance /Full Time Employee /On-site</b></p>
<p>About the Team:</p>
<p>The BizFin team at Meesho is a close-knit and high-performing group that brings</p>
<p>together a diverse mix of professionals from Big 4 consulting, FMCG giants, and top-tier</p>
<p>investment firms. Our members include Chartered Accountants (many of whom are rank</p>
<p>holders), business specialists, and former investment bankers — each contributing a</p>
<p>unique perspective and skill set.</p>
<p>We thrive on solving complex, high-impact business problems across Meesho’s</p>
<p>ecosystem. Whether it's driving growth strategy or streamlining financial operations, the</p>
<p>team plays a critical role in shaping key decisions that drive the company's success.</p>
<p>We believe in cross-functional exposure, ensuring team members gain experience</p>
<p>across different areas of the business, enabling continuous learning and a broader</p>
<p>perspective. At our core, we value both excellence in our work and strong team bonds,</p>
<p>creating a culture that celebrates collaboration, achievement, and the collective impact</p>
<p>we make.</p>
<p>About the Role:</p>
<p>As Associate Director - Business Finance, you’ll strategise with the business team and</p>
<p>tell us how and where to spend our money. While you ensure governance and</p>
<p>controllership are best in class, more importantly you actively work with CXOs to drive</p>
<p>prioritisation/ choices around growth and profitability. You will lead a team of expert</p>
<p>finance professionals - who will aid you in problem discovery, implementing complex</p>
<p>business solutions, playing the critical challenger role in business orgs and being</p>
<p>co-pilot in leadership level decision-making. You’ll also manage business development</p>
<p>activities according to a financial plan. You’ll modify financial plans and budget amounts</p>
<p>based on the changes in business plans. You’ll also provide financial support and</p>
<p>advice to management in closing business deals and short/medium/long term</p>
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<p>To work closely with the business unit and actively participate in its</p>
<p>operations and management decision making</p>
<p>To develop financial plans along with various business and technology</p>
<p>teams with rigor on bottom's up approach</p>
<p>To review the plans vs actuals on regular basis; in depth analysis of</p>
<p>variance and communicating the same proactively creating right</p>
<p>visibility and enabling planning of actionable</p>
<p>To track and measure key financials and business metrics</p>
<p>To jointly own the OKRs of the respective business unit and build an</p>
<p>AOP to achieve the same. Completes account level month-end closing</p>
<p>reviews, procedures, and corrections as needed</p>
<p>Directs and oversees the overall policies, objectives, and initiatives of</p>
<p>the revenue cycle activities to optimize operations</p>
<p>Conduct periodic meetings with direct reports to assure staff understand</p>
<p>assigned tasks and can manage time constraints</p>
<p>Do scenario analysis and develop business plans on product</p>
<p>enhancement or business initiatives, present top management with</p>
<p>analysis</p>
<p>Review the plans vs actuals on a regular basis; in-depth analysis of</p>
<p>variance and communicating the same proactively creating right</p>
<p>visibility and enabling planning of actionable</p>
<p>Handle Adhoc requests and problem-solving with a short turnaround</p>
<p>time and supplement such requests with appropriate analysis and</p>
<p>comments to support decision making</p>
<p>Participate & Drive standardization automation projects for process</p>
<p>efficiency</p>
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<p>8 to 10 years Exp, Chartered Accountant or Post-Graduate in Finance</p>
<p>Should hold atleast 7 years of experience in Business Finance</p>
<p>Strong analytical rigor and problem-solving skills</p>
<p>Strong communication & Interpersonal skills</p>
<p>Proactive takes initiative, self-motivated, team player</p>
<p>Strong collaboration, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills</p>
<p>(For candidates with non similar industry experience, the number of years of experience</p>
<p>may vary.)About us</p>
<p>Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of</p>
<p>entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into</p>
<p>realities.</p>
<p>Curious about life at Meesho? Our people have a lot to say and they've made us the</p>
<p>top-rated e-commerce workplace on Glassdoor.</p>
<p>Our Mission</p>
<p>Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a</p>
<p>single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian</p>
<p>consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide</p>
<p>sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest</p>
<p>shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their</p>
<p>business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech</p>
<p>infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics</p>
<p>providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable</p>
<p>merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet</p>
<p>users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover</p>
<p>every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous</p>
<p>innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.</p>
<p>Culture and Total Rewards</p>
<p>Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and</p>
<p>performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and</p>
<p>developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive</p>
<p>set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11</p>
<p>guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing</p>
<p>everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals &</p>
<p>processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews,</p>
<p>Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.</p>
<p>We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job</p>
<p>roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work</p>
<p>environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program</p>
<p>- encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and socialwellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees</p>
<p>and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym &</p>
<p>recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave</p>
<p>policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development</p>
<p>assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun</p>
<p>at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as</p>
<p>salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich</p>
<p>the Meesho employee experience.</p>
<p>Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/</p>
