Assistant Manager - Business Finance

Assistant Manager - Business Finance Responsibilities Support end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and STRAP processes , including consolidation, validation, and system uploads (SAP/SAC). Prepare and deliver monthly MIS, flash reports, and performance dashboards with accuracy and adherence to timelines. Perform detailed variance analysis (Budget vs Actual / Forecast) and provide actionable business insights. Analyze profitability across BU / product / customer / geography to enable strategic decision-making. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders for data collection, validation, and business performance reviews . Support preparation of management decks, board presentations, and business case evaluations . Drive cost monitoring and optimization initiatives , tracking savings and efficiency improvement opportunities. Ensure adherence to financial governance, internal controls, and reporting standards across processes. Contribute to automation, standardization, and digital initiatives (SAP, Power BI, SAC) to improve reporting efficiency. Support transition from reporting to insight-driven analytics , enabling decision support for business leadership. Qualifications CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / B.Com or M.Com from a reputed institution; professional qualification preferred. 1–3 years of relevant experience in FP&A, MIS reporting, budgeting, or business finance roles . Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling . Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, or SAC . Prior experience in corporate/large organization or shared services environment preferred, with stakeholder interaction. Good understanding of financial statements, cost structures, and business drivers , with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.