Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the R&D Function day-to-day financial operations, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The role will partner closely with the R&D leaders to provide actionable financial insights, improve financial discipline, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strong accounting fundamentals with commercial and analytical capabilities and will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts. Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions. Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods. Identify key drivers of revenue, costs, profitability, and cash flow. Provide management with actionable recommendations based on financial analysis. Management Reporting Prepare monthly management reporting packages and financial dashboards. Develop and monitor KPIs, including operating expenses and product development related costing. Provide variance analysis and explanations to senior management. Improve the quality, timeliness, and automation of financial reporting. Business Partnering Work closely with the R&D and Product team and other functional leaders. Provide financial analysis to support headcount, hiring, procurement, and investment decisions. Challenge business assumptions and help management understand financial implications. Establish strong financial accountability across the organization. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes. Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and data integrity. Automate recurring reporting and analysis where practical. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 6–10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications CA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification. Experience in a SaaS, technology, healthcare, or high-growth company. Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. Key Performance Indicators The Finance Manager will be evaluated on: Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial reporting. Month-end close efficiency. Forecast accuracy. Budget adherence and variance management. Quality of management reporting and financial insights. Improvement in finance processes and automation. Strength of financial controls. Responsiveness to business stakeholders. Core Competencies Financial and commercial acumen Analytical thinking Financial modeling Attention to detail Problem solving Business partnering Communication and presentation Process improvement Ownership and accountability Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment Working Environment Hybrid role based in Bangalore, India.