Candidate Requirement description:

This role involves providing key financial insights to senior management, ensuring optimal allocation of financial resources, and guiding business decisions with a strategic focus on growth, cost management, profitability and focus on the collections. The Business Finance Head will work closely with Business verticals, ensuring alignment between financial goals and the overall business strategy.

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Business Partnering, Strategic Financial Planning & Reporting:

Provide regular, in-depth financial analysis to vertical heads to support business decision-making.

Advise on the financial impact of potential business decisions, investments including CAPEX, and partnerships

Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and standards

Provide insights to executive leadership for business planning, financial forecasting, and performance analysis.

Develop and implement the companys financial strategy aligned with business goals

Guide long-term financial strategies and ensure resource allocation supports growth and sustainability.

Cost Management and Profitability Enhancement

Identify areas where the company can improve cost efficiency and maximize profit margins.

Lead initiatives aimed at reducing costs without compromising on service quality or operational efficiency.

Drive efforts to enhance the companys profitability through strategic cost management.

Work with department heads to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Lead the budgeting process by working with other departments to create accurate, realistic budgets.

Monitor financial performance against the budget and forecast, providing recommendations for adjustments to keep the business on track.

Cash Flow and Liquidity Management:

Oversee cash flow management,



ensuring that the company has sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs.

Manage working capital to balance investments, expenses, and profitability effectively.

Risk Management

Identify and evaluate financial risks that could impact business performance and recommend strategies for mitigating these risks.

Implement financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Ensure the business adapts to changes in the financial landscape, including tax laws, regulations, and industry trends.

Work closely with Business Vertical Heads to align financial objectives with business priorities.

Leadership, and Team Management:

Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

Ensure continuous development and training of the finance team to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Set performance goals and conduct regular reviews to ensure team members are aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant with 7+ Years of Experience or other qualified certifications are a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strategic thinking with a focus on business growth and profitability.

Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and actionable manner to non-financial stakeholders.

High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to delivering results.

Leadership qualities with experience managing and mentoring teams.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Additional Skills:

If Candidate has experience in "CARGOWISE" ERP software, will be added advantage

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📌 Lead - Finance, Corporate Accounts and Taxation (Mumbai)
🏢 Mahindra Logistics
📍 Mumbai