Finance Business Partner - EPC and Manufacturing

Job Description: Finance Business Partner (FP&A)

At NEXGEN CFO, we provide Virtual CFO Office services to Startups, Scaleups, and MNCs across India, the USA, and Germany. Incorporated in 2017, we have successfully executed over 100+ Virtual CFO mandates over the last 8 years, partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams to create, maintain, and unlock value in their ventures.

Our Team -

• Founders & Management: A team of experienced CFOs and finance leaders with 80+ years of combined experience across MNCs, Big Four firms, enterprises, startups, and scaleups.

• Advisory Board: Our strategic direction is supported by our advisory board of industry stalwarts with a cumulative 200+ years of cross-functional experience.

• Core Team: A fast-growing team of 30+ professionals, including Controllers, Finance Analysts, and Compliance Specialists and Accountants.

Recognition -

NEXGEN CFO has been recognized by Silicon Magazine as one of the Top 10 Most Promising Virtual CFO Service Providers. We were also featured in the book 'Today’s Startups and Tomorrow’s Unicorns' and felicitated by eminent scientist Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar at the book launch.

Job Summary -

proactive and analytical Finance Business Partner with strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), preferably in the EPC or manufacturing sector.

Key Res

• Partner with project and business unit leaders to provide financial insights and performance reviews.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across projects and cost centers.

• Analyze project profitability, cost trends, revenue recognition, and variance drivers.

• Drive monthly and quarterly financial reviews including dashboards, KPIs, and commentary.

• Provide decision support for capex, working capital, and business investments.

• Monitor cash flows and working capital utilization for projects or manufacturing operations.

• Coordinate with the accounting and commercial teams for timely and accurate financial closing.

• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and financial control.

• Prepare management decks and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements -

• Qualification: CA / CMA / MBA Finance from a reputed institute.

• Experience: 3–5 years in FP&A / Business Finance role, with exposure to EPC or manufacturing environments.

• Strong understanding of project costing, margin analysis, revenue recognition, and working capital.

• Hands-on experience in preparing financial models, MIS, variance analysis, and scenario-based forecasting.

• Excellent command over Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics) is preferred.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail, commercial acumen, and a problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Traits-

• Ability to operate in cross-functional and multi-project environments.

• Comfortable working with senior leadership and presenting financial narratives.

• Track record of improving financial outcomes through proactive analysis and recommendations.

Behavioural Competencies -

Aligned with Nexgen CFO’s Core Values – “TOP IT”

# VALUE – THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Anticipates customer needs and delivers smart or unconventional solutions.

# VALUE – OUTCOME DRIVEN

Achieves results consistently, even in the face of ambiguity or unpredictability.

# VALUE – PROACTIVE

Takes ownership and responsibility for tasks.

Initiates actions beyond prescribed job responsibilities, driven by empathy for customers, team members, and business partners.

# VALUE – INTEGRITY

Stays true to the purpose:

• Project: Upholds the reason NEXGEN CFO was engaged by the client.

• Team Members: Remains committed to the role and responsibilities for which one was hired at NEXGEN CFO.

# VALUE – TEAMWORK

Practices open communication consistently.

Demonstrates teamwork across functions and boundaries.

Builds and nurtures relationships for collective growth.

Other Benefits -

• Medical Insurance (Self-Coverage): Group Mediclaim and Personal Accident Policy.

• Career Growth Focus: Through aspirations discussions, recognition programs, and service awards.

• Career Enhancement Programs: Opportunities for upskilling, learning, and formal training.

• Holistic Well-being Program.

• Support Mechanisms: Buddy programs for onboarding.

• Health Check-up Camp Access: Regular yearly health monitoring.

Working Model -

Work-from-Office