Business Finance Partner

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1400000 - Rs 2100000 (ie INR 14 - 21 LPA)

Min Experience: 3+ years
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a dynamic, analytical, and growth-oriented Business Finance Partner to play a key role in driving financial strategy, business performance, and operational scalability. The individual will work closely with the leadership team and business unit heads to provide actionable financial insights, strengthen financial planning, ensure fiscal discipline, and support strategic decision-making.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, a sound understanding of financial planning and analysis, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business recommendations. Candidates with experience in scaling businesses or exposure to the retail, e-commerce, electronics, healthcare, or wellness sectors will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop financial plans aligned with organizational goals and growth objectives.

• Conduct periodic variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify financial gaps, investigate underlying causes, and collaborate with business unit heads to implement corrective measures.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators to improve business outcomes.

• Collaborate with leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to improve financial performance.
• Provide financial guidance on business operations, investment opportunities, resource allocation, and cost optimization.
• Translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.

• Support business expansion by evaluating financial opportunities, risks, and growth drivers.
• Assess the financial viability of new projects, product launches, and market expansion initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and build scalable systems.

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial reports and management dashboards.
• Ensure adherence to applicable financial policies, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with auditors and other relevant stakeholders when required.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective cost-control measures.
• Monitor expenditure and evaluate resource utilization without compromising quality or business priorities.
• Work with business teams to improve operational efficiency and financial discipline.

• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Support data-driven decision-making through financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Communicate financial insights effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies where applicable.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, or business finance.
• Strong understanding of Financial Planning and Financial Analysis (FP&A).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and business performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to convert financial data into actionable business insights and recommendations.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in variance analysis and performance tracking.
• Strong business partnering skills and experience working with business unit heads.
• Knowledge of cost management, expenditure control, and profitability improvement.
• Exposure to scaling businesses or high-growth organizations.
• Industry experience in retail, e-commerce, electronics, healthcare, or wellness.
• Experience supporting expansion strategies, investment evaluations, or new product launches.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial thinking
• Financial planning and analytical rigor
• Stakeholder management and collaboration
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Ability to balance financial discipline with business growth

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a finance professional with 3–5 years of experience, a CA or MBA qualification, and strong expertise in financial planning and analysis. They should be comfortable partnering with business leaders, identifying performance gaps, managing costs, and supporting growth initiatives through data-driven financial insights. A proactive mindset, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work effectively across functions are essential.