About JOOLA

JOOLA is a globally recognised table tennis and pickleball brand with an expanding presence across Asia-Pacific. With over 70 years of heritage in racket sports and a strong commitment to innovation, we create products and experiences for players at every level - from everyday enthusiasts to elite athletes competing at the highest levels of the sport.

As JOOLA continues to grow, so do the opportunities for our people. Our expanding regional business offers exposure across markets, functions and cultures, as well as the chance to take on broader responsibilities and help build new capabilities. We want our people to develop alongside the organisation by deepening their expertise, broadening their experience and taking on new challenges as opportunities emerge.

We combine the energy and ownership of an entrepreneurial environment with the ambition of a global brand. At JOOLA, you will be encouraged to contribute ideas, work across boundaries and make a visible impact - not only within your role, but also on the next stage of our growth.

Our global headquarters is based in the United States, and our Asia-Pacific, headquarters is based in Singapore.

We are hiring a Finance Business Partner (Commercial) to support our India business, who will be responsible for establishing the business finance planning function end to end.

This role acts as a financial partner to the India General Manager, and carries a dual mandate:

- Acting as a financial co‑pilot to the India General Manager on business performance and commercial decision-making.
- Designing and operationalising FP&A; processes, reporting frameworks, and the analytical infrastructure required as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Partnering & Business Performance

- Serve as the primary financial partner to the leadership, embedding financial discipline into decisions related to growth, channel expansion, pricing, and investment allocation.
- Devising structured financial analysis, and explicit actionable models for the leadership to evaluate commercial opportunities and business cases

2. Function Design & Operational Infrastructure

- Establish the FP&A; function from the ground up, including operating procedures, financial templates, reporting rhythms, and internal controls.




- Partner closely with the global finance team to ensure the group’s alignment with India.
- Leverage technology (e.g., NetSuite, RPA, and AI tools) to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

3. Sales & Financial Analysis

- Analyse performance across channels, products, and customer segments
- Identify growth opportunities and underperformance
- Build dashboards and track key commercial metrics
- Provide regular performance insights to stakeholders

4. Financial Planning & Management

- Own the end-to-end financial planning cycle, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, ensuring continuous visibility
- Design and lead the management reporting framework, delivering timely, accurate, and commercially relevant insights for the GM India and global stakeholders.

5. Financial Governance & Reporting

- Support month-end close in partnership with global finance
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
- Assist with statutory reporting, tax, and audit requirements
- Maintain reporting cadence aligned with global standards

6. Cash Flow & Operational Discipline

- Monitor cash flow and working capital
- Provide recommendations on cost control and cash optimisation
- Support prioritisation of investments and resource allocation

7. Cross-Functional Alignment

- Act as a bridge between India business and global finance
- Align local practices with global standards
- Ensure clarity in roles, responsibilities, and processes

Requirements

- Minimum 6-10 years of progressive FP&A; experience, including at least 4-5 years in business partnering or commercial finance roles
- Demonstrated experience establishing or materially transforming a finance function.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and MIS construction
- Experience managing financial reporting for global stakeholders across multiple geographies and currencies
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a reputed institution




- Experience within a GCC or shared services environment is an added advantage
- Preference for candidates with experience in consumer brands, sporting goods, direct-to-consumer, or FMCG where P&L; ownership and business partnering are central.
- Working knowledge of NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems within a multi-entity structure
- Strong ownership mindset; self-starter with a solution-oriented approach.
- High commercial fluency, with the ability to interpret financial data in a business context and communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders
- A genuine interest in sport, fitness, and pickleball in particular, aligned with JOOLA’s culture

What We Look For

- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions
- Ability to balance business needs with financial discipline and governance
- Structured thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communicator who can influence non-finance stakeholders
- High ownership mindset, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Join Us

At JOOLA, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution. As part of a growing business, you will be able to learn, take on new challenges and develop your career.

Our core values define how we work together towards our brand promise:

Innovation - We approach challenges with curiosity and initiative. We take responsibility for solving problems and look for better ways to serve our customers and strengthen our business.

Inspiration - We bring a champion mindset to our work. We set high standards, pursue meaningful goals and continually seek to improve.

Inclusion - We work collaboratively, communicate openly and treat one another with respect. We value the different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives across our teams and markets.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

JOOLA is committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on the requirements of the role, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities and organisational needs, in accordance with applicable local employment laws.

📌 Finance Business Partner (Commercial) (Gurugram)
🏢 JOOLA
📍 Gurugram