Associate Director Business Finance - Group Functions

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Job Description - -------------- **Associate Director -- Business Finance** **Department:** Finance \| **Location:** Mumbai \| **Experience:**10 Years **Qualification:** Chartered Accountant \| **Industry Preference:**Education / EdTech **++Job Overview++** We are looking for a seasoned and strategic Business Finance leader. The role will serve as a key financial partner to the Business CEO and Leadership Team, driving financial planning, business performance, strategic decision-making, and co-owning P\&L delivery. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of supporting high-growth organisations, with deep expertise in FP\&A, financial modelling, commercial finance, and business partnering --- including partnering in the launch of new business verticals from scratch. Experience in the Education / EdTech sector will be strongly preferred. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational rigor while driving sustainable growth, profitability, and financial governance. **++Key Responsibilities++** **1. Strategic Finance \& Business Partnering** ● Partner with Business Heads and the Leadership Team to drive business growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. ● Act as a trusted advisor on strategic initiatives. ● Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions. ● Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions. ● Partner in the end-to-end launch of new business verticals from scratch, including business case development and financial structuring. **2. Financial Planning \& Analysis (FP\&A)** ● Lead the organisation's annual budgeting, long-range planning, rolling forecasts, and monthly business reviews. ● Build and maintain robust financial models to support business planning, new initiatives, and investment decisions. ● Establish robust forecasting models to improve predictability and business performance. ● Drive variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. ● Develop financial dashboards and management reporting frameworks for business performance tracking. **3. Commercial Finance \& Profitability Management** ● Own revenue, gross margin, contribution margin, EBITDA, and business profitability analysis. ● Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimise costs, and enhance operational efficiency. ● Partner with business teams to drive revenue growth while maintaining profitability. **4. Financial Governance \& Controls** ● Work closely with Controllership, Accounting, and Compliance teams to ensure financial integrity and reporting accuracy. ● Establish strong governance frameworks around budgeting, forecasting, business reviews, and capital allocation. ● Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and corporate governance requirements. **5. Leadership \& Team Management** ● Build and lead a high-performing Business Finance team. ● Develop finance business partners capable of supporting multiple business units. ● Drive a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. ● Mentor and develop future finance leaders within the organisation. **++Ideal Candidate Profile++** ● 10 years of progressive experience in Business Finance, FP\&A, Commercial Finance, or Strategic Finance roles. ● Strong experience in financial modelling and building business cases for new initiatives. ● Hands-on experience partnering in the launch of new business verticals from scratch, from ideation through execution. ● Demonstrated success in partnering with senior business leaders, influencing strategic decisions, and scaling up business. ● Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of revenue models, profitability, pricing, and unit economics. ● Experience in leading large finance teams and building robust and scalable finance processes.