Business Finance Partner

About Vegrow

Vegrow is a technology-driven venture in the fresh fruits industry, addressing a market opportunity worth $60 billion. The company collaborates with farmers to aggregate their produce and caters to organized demand via strategic partnerships. Their platform also focuses on enhancing farming methods and improving utilization of agricultural land. Founded by IIT alumni, Vegrow is a venture capital-backed startup with a strong commitment to agritech innovation.

Role Summary

The position entails serving as a Business Finance Partner with over seven years of specialized experience in business finance. This role demands active leadership in managing and co-owning the Profit & Loss statement of a designated Business Unit (BU) alongside the BU leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Jointly manage the BU's Profit & Loss, overseeing financial outcomes and implementing measures to achieve budget objectives.
• Lead the preparation and management of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment of BU plans with broader corporate financial strategies.
• Collaborate closely with business teams to deliver financial insights and advisory on pivotal business opportunities and capital allocation.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, engage with vendors for negotiation, and promote operational efficiencies.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, perform variance analyses, and provide transparent updates on BU financial health.
• Enhance financial procedures and uphold adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Coordinate effectively with finance and operational departments to address business challenges systematically.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Between 7 and 9 years of professional experience in finance business partnering with direct P&L ownership responsibility.
• Expertise in financial modelling and analysis, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Proficiency with MySQL databases and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio.
• Strong skills in communication, presentation, and negotiation, essential for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.