Business Finance Team Manager

Team Manager - Bussiness Finance Responsibilities Drive end-to-end financial planning lifecycle including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), STRAP, and periodic forecasts. Lead preparation, consolidation, and review of budgets across business units ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Own monthly MIS, flash reporting, and performance dashboards with actionable insights for leadership decision-making. Deliver robust variance analysis (Actual vs Budget / Forecast) and develop business narratives on key drivers and deviations. Act as a strategic business partner to BU CFOs and functional leaders to support planning, performance improvement, and commercial decisions. Evaluate business cases, capex proposals, and investment opportunities through financial modeling and return analysis. Strengthen financial governance, controls, and compliance across planning and reporting processes. Drive cost optimization initiatives and monitor key cost drivers to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Lead digital transformation initiatives (e.g., SAP/SAC-based planning models) to improve automation, accuracy, and scalability. Manage stakeholder communication, including preparation of board-level decks, management presentations, and strategic disclosures. Qualifications Qualified CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 12–18 years of post-qualification experience in FP&A, business finance, or financial reporting roles, preferably in large/matrix organizations or infrastructure/asset-heavy businesses. Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, variance analysis, and business performance management . Proven exposure to business partnering with senior stakeholders , including BU CFOs and leadership teams, with ability to influence decision-making. Expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis (NPV/IRR), and cost optimization initiatives . Proficiency in ERP and analytics tools (SAP, SAC, Power BI, advanced Excel) along with experience in driving automation or digital finance initiatives.