Job Description

Overview:

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The role is responsible for providing strong financial support to business teams through insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and effective financial controls. The position plays a key role in tracking financial performance, supporting decisions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strengthening financial governance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, support audits and close processes, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, including IPO readiness.

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- Partner with business teams to provide financial insights, performance tracking, and decision support to drive informed business outcomes.
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- Prepare and analyze monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports, including variance analysis (Budget vs Actual vs Outlook) and present findings to management.
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- Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.
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- Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and documentation; support statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and limited reviews.
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- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, and internal financial requirements.
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- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking exercises, including monitoring budget adherence and identifying cost optimization opportunities.
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- Monitor working capital, cash flows, and key financial metrics; highlight risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
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- Support IPO readiness initiatives, including financial documentation, process strengthening, governance requirements, and coordination with advisors.
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- Identify process gaps and inefficiencies, and support the implementation of improved financial controls and standard operating procedures.
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- Provide backup support during peak periods and team member absences; handle ad-hoc finance projects and management requests as needed.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- Timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial close activities.
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- Accuracy and quality of MIS reports and variance analysis with minimal post-close adjustments.
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- Adherence to budgets and the effectiveness of forecasting accuracy.
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- Audit outcomes, including timely closure of audit observations and minimal audit findings.
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- Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements without delays or penalties.
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- Effectiveness in monitoring and improving working capital metrics (e.g., DSO, DPO, cash conversion cycle).
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- Contribution to cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.
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- Stakeholder satisfaction and quality of financial insights provided to business teams.
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- Readiness and progress on IPO-related financial documentation and governance milestones (if applicable).
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Candidate Skills and Attributes

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- Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
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- Proven experience in MIS reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
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- Knowledge of audit processes, regulatory compliance, and internal financial controls.
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- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams and senior stakeholders.
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- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
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- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems/ERP tools; ability to work with large datasets.
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- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
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- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently in a rapid-paced environment.
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- High level of integrity, ownership, and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
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Experience Range

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- Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, controllership, or finance business partnering roles.
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- Prior experience in audit support, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting is required.
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- Experience in a high-growth environment, IPO preparation, or listed company reporting is an added advantage.
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- Exposure to working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership is preferred.
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📌 Lead - Finance & Accounts (Bengaluru)
🏢 Greaves Electric Mobility
📍 Bengaluru