Business Finance -Associate Director

Job Title: Business Finance level we will decide Location: Bangalore, India (UK Shift) Seeking a strategic and business-oriented Business Finance Manager to serve as a key partner to operational and executive leadership. This role will go beyond traditional finance to drive strategic planning, performance optimization, and commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise with a strong understanding of business drivers to influence outcomes and support long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with business leaders to align financial goals with strategic priorities. Provide actionable insights that influence business direction and growth initiatives. Financial Planning & Strategic Forecasting: Lead the development of annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial models. Translate business strategies into financial outcomes. Performance Management: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and proactively recommend interventions to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Commercial Finance & Growth Enablement: Support pricing, deal structuring, and investment decisions with robust financial analysis. Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic initiatives. Client & Service Line Profitability: Conduct deep-dive analysis on client and service line margins. Recommend strategies to optimize resource al location and improve financial returns. Revenue Assurance & Cost Governance: Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost tracking. Drive accountability for cost control across business units. Data-Driven Decision Support: Develop dashboards and financial models to support real-time decision-making. Leverage BI tools to enhance visibility and transparency. Month-End Close: Coordinate with Financial Controllers & corporate finance to ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities. Financial Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements. Support risk management and compliance initiatives. Requirements Qualifications: Experience: 7+ Years Education: CA Qualified,CA Intern and MBA finance from reputed universities. Should have experience in business finance, FP&A, or business controller ship roles, preferably in BPO, ITES, IT or healthcare services. Skills Strong financial modelling and analytical skills Strong commercial and operational acumen Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and pricing tools Experience with contract structuring and client negotiations Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key Competencies: Strategic Thinking & Business Insight Financial Acumen & Analytical Rigor Influence Without Authority Cross-functional Collaboration Ownership & Accountability Agility in a Dynamic Environment