Business Finance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Business Finance professional (Manager/Director) with 16–18 years of experience to lead financial planning, commercial analysis, pricing strategy, and business partnering across revenue streams. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for scaling financial operations, driving profitability, and enabling decision-making in a fast-paced, global technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Finance & Partnering

  • Manage P&L ownership across IP licensing, engineering services, and custom development projects.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and sales teams on pricing strategy, project viability, and client profitability.
  • Support strategic initiatives including market expansion, product investments, and commercial partnerships.
  • Provide actionable insights for capital allocation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

• Financial Planning, Modeling & Forecasting

  • Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning at the business unit level.
  • Build and maintain robust financial models for revenue, operating expenses, margins, and scenario planning.
  • Deliver financial insights to support investment decisions and executive strategy.

• Performance Reporting & Analytics

  • Design and deliver management dashboards, variance analysis, and KPI reports.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly business review presentations for executive leadership and board.
  • Track and recommend performance improvement initiatives across functions.

• Cost & Process Management

  • Monitor engineering costs, delivery margins, and license usage to improve profitability.
  • Drive process enhancements in FP&A systems (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau) to increase agility and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with HR and delivery teams on capacity planning and resource utilization.

• Governance, Compliance & Systems

  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with statutory norms (SEZ/STPI, GST, transfer pricing).
  • Manage audits, tax filings, and adherence to financial governance standards.
  • Strengthen internal controls, corporate policies, and reporting processes.

• Team Leadership & Transformation

  • Collaborate with a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
  • Champion digital transformation and automation of the FP&A function using modern Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and data-driven tools.

Qualifications

• Experience: 16–18 years in business finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or commercial finance, ideally in mid-sized product/IP-led technology or engineering services organizations.
• Education: MBA (Finance), CA, or CFA preferred.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and advanced Excel skills (formulas, VBA, pivot tables).
  • Experience with FP&A/EPM tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle, SAP, Tally, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Indian and international accounting and tax regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnering skills.
• Leadership: Proven experience in managing and scaling finance teams.

Environment

• Location: Bangalore
• Work Type: Full-time
• Work Mode: In-office

Salary

• Estimated salary range: ₹6,500,000

What You Will Gain

• Opportunity to partner with senior leadership on strategic decisions.
• Influence product, service delivery, and global expansion strategies.
• Drive financial transformation and innovation in a high-growth SaaS/IP-led environment.
• Be part of a global B2B technology company with strong IP and service-based revenues.