Job Overview: AVP – Business & Strategic Finance, you will play a pivotal leadership role integrating strategic planning with robust financial management to drive the growth and performance of BHIVE Group. The role would play a crucial part in the IPO listing of the business in the next couple of years. 

This role demands excellent financial modelling skills, mature and strategic mindset and strong business partnership skills. You will be responsible for leading financial planning & analysis, driving growth / new business analysis and supporting fund raise & due diligence. The Senior Manager/AVP will collaborate closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to align financial and strategic goals, ensuring the company pursues sustainable growth and achieves its objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, MIS, working capital analysis, and periodic financial reporting 
• Enhance financial processes and systems to ensure data accuracy, insightful analysis and timely reporting 
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure robust budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting discipline across the company 
• Track and report key business, financial, and operational metrics impacting profitability and strategic priorities 

2. Driving New business / Investment Analysis:

• Prepare financial models to evaluate new business opportunities, investment proposals and strategic initiatives 
• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends and provide actionable recommendations for business expansion 
• Partner with business units to assess the financial feasibility of new growth initiatives and present findings to leadership 

3. Supporting Fund Raising & Due Diligence:

• Support fundraising efforts (equity, debt, and alternative capital) by preparing financial models, investor decks and due diligence material 
• Liaise with investors, bankers, financial institutions and family offices to facilitate funding requirements 
• Manage due diligence processes in coordination with external and internal stakeholders 
• Support investor relations activities 

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA or MBA (Finance) or CFA from a reputed institute or equivalent, with 8–12 years of experience in corporate/business finance roles 
• Demonstrated track record in FP&A, business analysis, fundraising or strategic finance 
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills 
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel proficiency 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience in real estate and infrastructure would be preferred 

Critical Skills and traits:

• Extremely motivated to be part of an IPO journey 
• Ownership and growth mindset to drive outcomes 
• Strategic mindset with a business (commercial and operational) orientation 
• Ability to synthesize large sets of data into clear, actionable insights 
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities 
• Experience navigating dynamic, fast-paced work environments