Associate Manager - Business Finance

Job Summary:

We are looking for a results-driven - Business Finance to drive strategic financial support across commercial and operational functions. This role will focus on providing deep business insights, commercial analysis, and financial governance to support cost optimization and profitability improvements across key business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering & Commercial Support:
• Collaborate with various business teams to provide financial guidance and support decision-making.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new business proposals, contracts, and strategic projects.
• Support pricing, capacity planning, and cost saving decisions with relevant financial insights.
• Assist in the formulation and development of strategic plans and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Cost Management & Control:

• Support in driving cost control initiatives across business units with focus on key aviation cost heads.
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations for cost optimization.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of implemented strategies, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of Cost Leadership initiatives.
• Commercial Contracts & Deal Evaluation:
• Provide financial oversight on vendor negotiations, lease agreements, and partnership deals.
• Review and validate commercial contracts to ensure financial alignment and value realization.
• Business Case Development:
• Prepare and review business cases for capital expenditures and other key investments.
• Conduct post-investment reviews and track business impact of approved initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documents for senior management and stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Develop KPIs and financial dashboards to track performance across business units.
• Benchmark internal performance with industry standards and provide strategic insights.
• Ensure alignment of core business goals with emerging trends and industry standards.
• Governance & Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, risk controls, and internal audit recommendations.
• Support documentation and analysis required for regulatory or statutory compliance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: MBA from Tier-1 B-School with excellent academic performance
• Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience across business finance, strategic finance and FP&A roles.