Require a Finance Manager in Mumbai
Job Summary
- Develop manage and monitor annual marketing budgets in alignment with organizational goals and performance metrics.
- Prepare detailed financial forecasts variance analyses and monthly financial reports for marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Collaborate with marketing leadership to evaluate campaign performance and recommend budget reallocations based on ROI and KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies statutory regulations and audit requirements.
- Lead cost control initiatives to optimize marketing spend without compromising campaign effectiveness.
- Manage relationships with external vendors agencies and financial partners ensuring timely invoicing and payments.
- Implement and maintain financial systems and processes to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Support financial due diligence for new marketing projects partnerships and digital investments.
- Provide actionable financial insights to senior management to guide strategic decision-making.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; CPA CFA or CA qualification is highly desirable.
- 25 years of experience in financial management preferably within a marketing advertising or consumer goods environment.
- Proficiency in financial modeling budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and financial reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of marketing KPIs campaign metrics and ROI analysis.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced results-driven environment.
- Experience with audit preparation and compliance with financial regulations.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications or a related field; MBA preferred. 25 years of progressive experience in marketing leadership roles with demonstrable success in driving growth. Proven experience managing cross-functional marketing teams and leading end-to-end campaign execution. Strong expertise in digital marketing channels including SEO/SEM social media marketing email marketing and content strategy. Proficiency with marketing automation tools (e.g. HubSpot Marketo) CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and analytics platforms. Excellent strategic thinking problem-solving and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication presentation and leadership abilities. Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret metrics and translate insights into actionable strategies. Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is highly desirable. Location: Bangalore with flexibility for occasional travel as need