Manager - Business Finance - Technology Firm

About our Client :-

Our client is a technology-forward solution for gated communities, now simplifying the daily lives of residents, managing committees and security personnel.

Founded in 2016, it is reimagining the outdated procedures at gated communities through use of technology. Its several innovative features augment security at the gate and enhance convenience within for over 600,000 homes in 10+ Indian cities.

Named one of Indias most innovative Company in 2018, our client was conceptualized, designed and executed by its three founders, who have tremendous experience in the Armed Forces, Technology and Operations. Founded by ISB/IIM/IIT alumni, they have raised funding from institutional investors and is well capitalized for massive growth plans.

Role and responsibilities:

1. Planning/ forecasting, reporting and analysis:

a. Drive Annual Business Plan preparation

b. Assess and evaluate financial performance and provide insights and recommendations

c. Provide daily/ weekly updates / flash to management on the progress. Prepare financial information & analysis for business reviews / presentations with key highlights

d. Provide standardized / ad-hoc reporting and analysis of various trends based on different slices of data

e. Identify new methodologies to evaluate companys performance

f. Acts as a one source of truth for numbers Key financial metrics and performance drivers

2. Improvements & Other Initiatives:

a. Financial intelligence - be the expert on the financial metrics that drive business

b. Handle complex & adhoc requests with a short turnaround time, and supplement such requests with appropriate analysis and comments to support quick decision making

c. Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to automate processes, increase efficiency and drive data-based decision making

Skills, Qualifications & Personality:

1. CA/CFA/MBA with 4-6 years of work experience in B2B/B2C Technology, e-Commerce, FMCG Companies in FP&A or Reporting Roles

2. Strong communication, analytical, collaboration/ team-player and inter-personal skills

3. Highly analytical, detail oriented with business sense

4. Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment

5. Demonstrated communication & presentation skills working with multiple peer groups and senior levels of management

6. Must be Proactive and self-motivated. Should own and drives initiatives to closure

7. Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Reporting Tools etc.