Job DescriptionAssociate Director – Business Finance
nDepartment: Finance | Location: Mumbai | Experience: 10+ Years
nQualification: Chartered Accountant | Industry Preference: Education / EdTech
nJob Overview
nWe 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.
nThe 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.
nThis role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational rigor while driving sustainable growth, profitability, and financial governance.
nKey Responsibilities
n1. Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
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- Partner with Business Heads and the Leadership Team to drive business growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.n
- Act as a trusted advisor on strategic initiatives.n
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support key business decisions.n
- Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions.n
- Partner in the end-to-end launch of new business verticals from scratch, including business casen

ndevelopment and financial structuring.
n2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
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- Lead the organisation's annual budgeting, long-range planning, rolling forecasts, and monthly business reviews.n
- Build and maintain robust financial models to support business planning, recent initiatives, and investment decisions.n
- Establish robust forecasting models to improve predictability and business performance.n
- Drive variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.n
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📌 Associate Director Business Finance (Maharashtra)
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