Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: India, Bangalore

Job Type: Full time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to manage key financial functions for our Global Business Services (GBS) operations. This role includes month-end reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and supporting the setup of new sites and GBS establishment. Additionally, you will support data modeling and business case development to drive informed financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, business partnering, data analysis, and contributing to the growth and development of GBS operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close Process:

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end reporting and closing procedures.

​Business Partnering:

• Prepare and present monthly financial updates to key stakeholders, providing insights on financial performance and trends.
• Perform financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis, to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with GBS teams to develop accurate forecasting models and provide input into the budget for GBS operations.

Site Management & New Site Setup:

• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for GBS Site Lead and provide financial reporting support.
• Play a key role in the planning and establishment of new GBS sites, ensuring financial structures are set up effectively for smooth operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper site setup in terms of financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Manage local project management activities to implement policies, procedures, and controls aligned with the GBS model.
• Oversee site-related financial functions, including vendor, utilities, and real estate management.

Reporting & Closing:

• Prepare flash reports and ensure accurate reporting of financial performance.
• Compile and report on legal package requirements to meet regulatory and compliance standards.

Treasury:

• Monitor cash flow and assist with Treasury operations, including preparing and reporting on monthly Treasury Information Package (TIP).

Data Modeling & Business Case Support:

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to analyze and forecast various business scenarios.
• Support the creation of business cases for strategic projects, ensuring robust financial analysis and data-backed insights.
• Utilize data modeling techniques to assess investment opportunities, project profitability, and financial impacts, ensuring informed decision-making for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure data integrity and that models reflect the most up-to-date business assumptions.

Strategic Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to address and resolve high-impact business and technical issues.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations that contribute to organizational innovation and long-term business success.
• Support senior management in making informed decisions with far-reaching implications, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals and growth.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand complex business and technical needs, translating them into clear financial objectives and actionable plans.
• Translate complex business and technical needs into clear objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals spanning 3 to 5 years.
• Provide thought leadership and introduce fresh ideas for continuous improvement in financial operations and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Finance with 10-12 years of experience;
• Extensive experience in Finance Controllership including FP&A, Internal Controls and
• Operations preferably in the BPO/Shared Services Industry
• Experience in implementing/improving financial systems/tools
• External audit background a definite plus
• Proficient in accounting standards
• Proficient in SAP system and other accounting and data management tools
• Technically competent with strong analytical skills and attention to details, without losing sight of the big picture
• Strong in problem solving and planning/prioritization
• Strong business acumen to be an effective finance business partner to key stakeholders
• Strong people leadership and interpersonal skills
• Communicates well (both oral/written) with all levels. Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic, yet firm when needed
• Committed, resilient, proactive, can-do attitude and high learning agility
• Global perspective with cultural sensitivity
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and power point presentations
• Demonstrated capability in people management

Critical Skills:

• Attention to Detail - Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details and organize and maintain a system of records.
• Customer Focus - Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
• Policies, Process, & Procedures - Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Planning, Prioritizing, & Goal Setting - Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organize and schedule people and tasks.
• Communication - Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.