BFM’s role requires working with cross-functional teams and involves following key responsibilities –

Co-own the financial plan of the business unit along with the business head

Revenue governance (including client interactions for deal closures and contracting; forecasting, revenue recognition)

Commercial Structuring and Deal pricing for multiple lines of business

Margin governance (including cost take-out initiatives, systemic and sustainable cost reduction, rate hikes, cost analysis),

Working capital governance (including unbilled reduction, timely invoicing and collection, improving debt ageing and PDD)

MIS for the business unit including sales performance tracking and other analytics

People management – internal stakeholder management and managing a  direct and indirect team of 3-4 CAs/MBAs

Critical attributes to success would be strong communication, cadence and resilience.

Preferably CA & MBA

Strong communication skills and ability to interact with teams in different Geos

“Can do” attitude and faster learning curve