Manager - Business Finance

Job description

**About Terra91** TERRA91 is a next-generation managed marketplace designed to implify and optimize the way businesses source essential commodities for manufacturing - both industrial and consumer goods. We specialize in connecting customers with a global network of verified producers across ferrous and non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, and other key sectors. At our core, we aim to bridge the gap between global supply and demand through a reliable, transparent, and efficient platform. Whether you're a global supplier looking to access the Indian market or an Indian manufacturer seeking to expand internationally, TERRA91 acts as your trusted partner in enabling smooth, scalable, and secure trade. TERRA91 provides end-to-end supply chain management, covering sourcing, logistics, quality assurance, financing, and pricing. Our model empowers businesses by removing procurement complexities and letting them focus on what they do best - manufacturing, innovation, and market expansion. Through our data-driven approach and technology-enabled infrastructure, we offer tailored solutions that maximize efficiency and minimize risk. Our commitment to operational excellence ensures predictability, profitability, and sustainable growth - regardless of market volatility. Our goal is to establish TERRA91 as the premier managed commodity marketplace for the global manufacturing sector. We are committed to delivering risk-managed transactions, transparent pricing, and access to financing, all while nurturing long-term, value driven partnerships. **Why Terra91** We have a global network with access to a vetted ecosystem of international producers and buyers. End-to-End Solutions with complete control over logistics, compliance, and documentation. Capital efficiency with smart deployment of working capital for optimized trade cycles. Open & Agile Culture with a team of risk-takers and problem-solvers driven by impact. Trust & Transparency with a relationship-first approach rooted in integrity and accountability. At TERRA91, we don't just trade commodities- we build bridges of trust, efficiency, and opportunity in a constantly evolving global manufacturing landscape. **Roles & Responsibilities** **1. Business & Commercial Finance** - Partner with business teams on deal structuring, pricing, margins, and credit evaluation for non-ferrous metal transactions (Aluminum, Zinc, etc.). - Ensure profitability tracking at product, customer, and transaction level. - Build and monitor contribution margins, landed cost models, and customer-wise P&Ls. - Support new business models such as vendor financing, JIT inventory, and customer-linked procurement structures. **2. Working Capital & Treasury Management** - Own end-to-end working capital planning including inventory days, receivables, payables, and cash flow forecasting. - Drive off-balance sheet and structured financing solutions such as: -Supplier credit -LC / SBLC structures -Channel financing - Insurance-backed credit -Customer-led financing programs Optimize utilization of limits and reduce cost of funds. **3. Commodity Risk & Compliance** - Oversee price risk management including LME exposure, back-to-back hedging discipline, and mark-to-market monitoring. - Ensure robust controls to prevent: -Open price exposure - Double financing -Inventory & receivable mismatches - Work closely with operations and risk teams to strengthen internal controls. - Track arbitrage opportunities & lead the arb P&L **4. Financial Reporting & Controls** - Ensure timely and accurate: -Monthly MIS -Cash flow statements -Management dashboards - Drive strong internal controls, SOPs, and audit readiness. Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and consultants. **5. Strategy & Scale-Up Support** - Build scalable finance processes as Terra91 grows volumes and geographies. - Mentor and build a high-quality business finance team. **EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS** - CA / CWA - 4 - 6+ years of experience in business finance / treasury within: -Non--ferrous metals -Commodities trading. -Large industrial or trading houses - Strong exposure to:Trade finance & structured working capital, Import/export transactions & Commodity pricing and hedging - High commercial acumen with strong attention to risk and controls. - Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.