Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Manager / Manager - Business Finance Partner
Department: Finance
Experience Required: 12-15 years
Location: Bangalore
Reports to: Business Finance Lead
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Finance Partner to
join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will support business units with
financial insights, performance tracking, and decision support. You will work closely with
delivery, sales, and operations teams to drive financial discipline and value creation
across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the finance point of contact for designated business units, supporting
performance reviews and driving financial accountability.
Partner with delivery and sales teams to track and manage financial performance
of ongoing projects (T&M, fixed price, and recurring models).
Support preparation and analysis of monthly and quarterly management reports
covering revenue, margins, utilization, costs, and trends.
Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at BU, account, and project
levels.
Co-own the financial plan of the business unit along with the business head.
Lead revenue governance including forecasting, revenue recognition, contracting
support, and client interactions for deal closures.
Lead margin governance through cost optimization, sustainable cost controls,
rate improvements, and profitability analysis.
Drive working capital governance including unbilled reduction, timely invoicing,
collections, debt aging, and PDD improvements.
Support commercial structuring and deal pricing in coordination with senior
finance leadership.
Identify cost optimization opportunities and provide actionable financial insights
to business stakeholders.
Develop and manage MIS for the business unit including sales performance
tracking, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics (Excel, Power BI, internal tools).
Contribute to internal financial controls and ensure compliance with company
policies.
Liaise with shared service teams (AR, AP, Controllership) to resolve issues
impacting business unit P&L.
Prepare materials for internal business reviews and leadership meetings.
Manage internal stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Critical Success Attributes
Strong communication, execution cadence, and resilience
"Can-do" attitude with a fast-learning curve
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institute
3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in the IT/ITeS industry
Big 4 experience or similar consulting exposure will be an added advantage
Strong understanding of P&L management, project financials, and commercial
constructs in IT services
Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Power BI or other
analytics tools is a plus
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple
priorities
Preferred Attributes
Exposure to global delivery models, multi-currency contracts, or large enterprise
clients
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and fast-paced
environments
Inclination towards automation and improving financial processes through tools
Career Path:
This role offers exposure to strategic finance partnering and can lead Senior roles in
business finance, FP&A, or commercial finance over time.

Skills Required