Deputy Manager / Manager - Finance Business Partnering

About Us

At Tally, we're driven by one core mission - making business simpler for everyone. As a pioneer in business management software, we have been the trusted partner of choice for 3 million and 7.5 million users across 100+ countries - many of them are MSMEs that form the backbone of global economies.

Our journey is rooted in innovation, guided by deep empathy for customers, and driven by a commitment to excellence. With a legacy of trust and a future fueled by technology, we are shaping the way businesses manage accounting, inventory, compliance, and much more.

We believe in honouring our people, nurturing potential, creating fearlessly, and mastering our craft - all while staying true to our values. If you are looking to make a real impact, grow with purpose, and be part of something meaningful, you'll find your place at Tally.

As we continue to grow, we are working towards a larger ambition - to become the technology backbone for global economic progress.

About Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance is a dynamic team rooted in value, committed to driving financial strategies that catalyse Tally's growth and competitive edge. We empower informed decision-making and innovative planning, fortify operations, and optimise cash flow, all with a focus on long-term value creation.

Role: Deputy Manager / Manager – Finance Business Partnering

Relevant Experience: 3-5 years

Location: Bangalore

What You Will Own

At Tally, Finance Business Partnering is a strategic partnership that enables informed business decisions and drives long-term value creation. In this role, you will partner closely with one of Tally's core business functions, such as Product & Engineering, Sales, or Customer Experience. You will leverage financial insights, commercial acumen, and data-driven analysis to influence business strategy, optimize performance, and support key decision-making.

This role requires the ability to manage greater business complexity, exercise strong commercial judgment, and influence senior stakeholders. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business outcomes.

How will you make an Impact

Direct exposure to business-critical decisions.

Opportunity to work with senior leadership across functions.

Ability to build end-to-end business understanding (product, GTM, customer, finance).

A steep learning curve and high career acceleration in Finance/Strategy.

Where Your Expertise Meets Our Future

3 – 5 years of relevant experience in Business Finance, Corporate Strategy, or M&A.

Proven ability to independently drive problem-solving and deliver outcomes.

Strong fundamentals in Financial modelling, Business economics, Data analysis etc.

Prior experience in working with a software product or tech-enabled startups.

Familiarity with:

SaaS / subscription models

Product-led growth / GTM constructs

The Scope of Your Influence

1. Strategic Partnering with Business Leaders:

Act as the primary finance partner to the functional leadership team (e.g., Product Heads, Engineering Leaders, Sales Leaders).

Drive decision-making on product investments, GTM strategies, and resource allocation using structured financial thinking.

Bring a value-creation mindset to discussions—balancing growth, customer impact, and profitability.

Influence key business decisions through assertive yet collaborative engagement.

2. Financial Modelling & Investment Evaluation:

Build and own complex financial models for:

Product investments / feature releases

New market entries or GTM strategies

Pricing and monetisation decisions

Evaluate investments using NPV, payback, ROIC, and cohort-level economics.

Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform leadership decisions under uncertainty.

3. Performance Management & Business Insights:

Drive function-level performance analytics (growth, margins, efficiency, ROI on spends).

Identify key business drivers and translate them into actionable insights (not just reporting).

Lead monthly/quarterly business reviews, focusing on:

What's working / not working

Root-cause analysis

Forward-looking recommendations.

4.Planning, Forecasting & Capital Allocation:

Own annual planning and periodic forecasting for the function.

Align financial plans with operational and strategic priorities.

Ensure optimal allocation of capital and resources across initiatives.

Introduce rigour and structure without slowing down innovation.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with:

Product & Engineering teams (especially if aligned to them)

Sales, Marketing, and Customer teams

Corporate Finance and Leadership

Act as a bridge between Finance and Business, especially for technical stakeholders.

Bring clarity and financial structure to ambiguous, evolving business problems.

6. Executive Communication & Influence:

Convert complex analysis into clear, compelling narratives for leadership.

Drive discussions with confidence, clarity, and data-backed reasoning.

Manage senior stakeholders with strong presence, persuasion, and empathy.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.