Finance Business Partner

The role of Finance Business Partner is based in Pune and focuses on managing the financial health of the organisation. You'll guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support business decisions.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in industrial automation and intelligent robotics solutions. They provide innovative automation technologies, industrial robots, production systems, and digital solutions to customers across automotive, electronics, consumer goods, logistics, healthcare, and other industries.

Description

Key Responsibilities

MISSION 1: DECISION MAKING & PLANNING

Key Activities:

• Support the definition of the company's future strategic direction and contribute to tactical initiatives.
• Participate in key decision-making as a member of the leadership team.
• Identify, implement, and monitor performance improvement plans alongside business managers.
• Oversee and execute strategic plans.
• Develop local financial and tax strategies through a 3-5 years business plan.
• Manage the budgeting process.
• Develop performance metrics and monitoring systems aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
  
  

MISSION 2: EXECUTION

Key Activities:

• Act as a key financial business partner to all members of the leadership team.
• Foster cross-functional and multinational collaboration.
• Ensure proper execution of activities in line with defined processes and procedures; continuously improve them to enhance performance and promote delegation.
• Lead and manage all teams within the function.
• Develop team capabilities and skills.
• Promote effective collaboration with shared service centers, including international coordination, ensuring alignment with local teams.
• Influence and guide all department heads to achieve their financial targets.
• Monitor gross margin and overhead cost indicators; promptly inform leadership of any deviations and propose corrective actions.
• Promote a customer-centric culture and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction within teams.
• Manage third parties handling outsourced accounting or financial activities.
• Manage relationships with banks.
• Oversee transaction processing systems.
• Supervise audits of all types.
• Ensure effective control of general expenses.
  
  

MISSION 3: REPORTING

Key Activities:

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Ensure data quality and provide explanations for any discrepancies.
• Supervise bank reconciliations performed by shared service accounting (AP/AR).
• Produce ageing reports and follow up with operational teams to ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Provide relevant and concise financial information to support business management and reporting.
  
  

MISSION 4: RISK MANAGEMENT

Key Activities:

• Understand key risk drivers and propose mitigation measures.
• Monitor all ongoing legal matters relating to the company.
• Develop and ensure implementation of reliable internal control systems.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation in line with audit and regulatory expectations.
• Escalate risks to the Steering Committee and parent company management.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and review their findings and recommendations.
  
  

Profile

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in IT tools (office applications, CRM, etc.).
• Ability to define, manage budgets, and ensure P&L accountability.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and local GAAP).
• Ability to anticipate financial and economic impacts of day-to-day operations.
• Team and leadership management capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service mindset.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies:

• Dynamic, autonomous, organised, and methodical.
• Strong business acumen and ability to work in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to collaborate, innovate, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Diplomatic with strong negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Ability to lead through influence, while demonstrating authority when required.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in management, economics, business law, finance, accounting, controlling, or audit.
• Fluent (bilingual) English required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in finance.
  
  

Job Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Opportunities to work in the industrial automation sector.
• Chance to lead financial operations and make an impact.
  
  

If you're interested in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply online please click the Apply button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Sourav Chandra at [phone removed].