Finance Manager

About the Role The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, decision maker, and providing regular financial reporting. Real Estate Platforms – Drive and scale finance investment operations for APAC primarily for Logistics, Data Centres, and Residential investments. Responsibilities New Platforms: Work with regional platform finance, investment and legal teams to assist on structuring new platforms, funds, acquisitions, and divestments. Liaise with tax and accounting advisers to develop and implement optimal transaction structures. Support treasury and cash flow planning for new ventures including opening of bank accounts and building optimal treasury operations. Funds Management: Oversee and scale the APAC investment operations team in Mumbai, collaborating with service providers and cross-border finance teams (Singapore & Sydney) to deliver the full suite of corporate finance services. Lead preparation of investor reporting, including capital calls, distributions, and capital account statements. Prepare fund performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Support investment due diligence processes by ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data. Ensure strict compliance with fund mandates, regulatory requirements, and local jurisdictional obligations. Finance & Reporting: Manage financial and tax reporting for real estate operations. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and periodic financial closes. Maintain statutory books under IFRS. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements across APAC. Oversee statutory and tax audits, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company laws. Strengthen internal controls, mitigate risks, and uphold corporate governance standards. Cost Management & Treasury: Oversee cost management frameworks including cost allocation, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing, ensuring regulatory alignment. Work with platforms to build liquidity and working capital strategies through the setup and monitoring of treasury policies and cash flow management practices. Support commercial deal structuring, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk mitigation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (mandatory) Master’s degree (MBA) in Finance or a related field (preferred) Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CFA Required Skills 5–7 years of finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial capacity Background in infrastructure, real assets, private equity, or investment/venture-backed businesses Proficiency in ERP and financial systems Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial consolidation Strong business partnering skills with ability to influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities High standards of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing senior leadership dashboards Proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment