Business Finance

About Us

We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to manufacturing and doorstep delivery of innovative chemicals. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, personal care, and home care industries.

Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development.

We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 450+ people strong and have entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India.

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Job Description

As we work towards establishing our presence globally we are looking to hire a leader to build and establish the We are looking for a dynamic Business Finance Manager to partner with business leaders in driving financial performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making. The role requires strong commercial acumen, financial controllership, and the ability to translate business drivers into financial outcomes. You will act as a bridge between Finance and Business teams, ensuring robust planning, forecasting, and execution for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as the finance partner for business units/brands to drive growth and profitability.
• Provide actionable insights through financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI evaluation.
• Support category/brand heads in strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and cost optimization.
  
  

• Lead annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Ensure robust controllership, compliance, and risk management across business units.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and overall financial health of the portfolio.
  
  

• Drive financial performance for plants, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
• Manage cost efficiencies, productivity, and operational KPIs across the value chain.
• Support vendor negotiations, procurement, and contracts from a finance perspective.
  
  

• Prepare business performance reports for leadership and board reviews.
• Drive standardization of MIS, dashboards, and KPIs for effective decision-making.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with corporate governance standards.
  
  

• Lead finance transformation projects (ERP, SAP, process digitization, automation).
• Implement GST/compliance processes and manage transitions effectively.
• Partner on strategic projects including new business launches, R&D investments, and financial inclusion initiatives.
  
  

• Qualified CA with 6–10 years of progressive experience in Business Finance / Commercial Finance / Controllership.
• Proven experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong exposure to P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and supply chain finance.
• Experience in SAP, GST implementation, and finance transformation will be an advantage.